Molecular Diagnostics
Next Generation Sequencing Reveals Genetic Basis for Congenital Cataracts
Applying the latest high-throughput, next-generation DNA sequencing technology has enabled researchers in the United Kingdom to diagnose children with rare diseases that are characterized by the formation of congenital cataracts. More...01 Sep 2014
Biomarker for an Aggressive Breast Cancer Identified
Using bioinformatics, scientists have identified an overactive transcription factor strongly associated with basal-like breast carcinoma—providing a biomarker with potential for improved diagnostics and as a smart target for new therapeutics for patients with this highly aggressive, often chemotherapy-resistant cancer. More...31 Aug 2014


Breakthrough DNA Analysis Technology to Hasten Problem Diagnosis
Researchers have achieved a technical breakthrough that should result in speedier diagnosis of diseases for which analysis of DNA from single-cells is critical, such as early stage cancers and various prenatal conditions. More...25 Aug 2014


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New Technology Developed to Diagnose Cancer Cells
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