Molecular Diagnostics


DNA Sequencing of Liquid Biopsy Specimens Increases Accuracy of Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
Next-generation sequencing analysis of DNA in the serum, a technique called liquid biopsy, can distinguish between prostate cancer patients, normal individuals, patients with benign hyperplasia, and those with noncancerous prostatitis. More...12 Jan 2015


Genome Analysis Study to Aid Diagnosis of Rare Developmental Disorders
First results from a study that will eventually incorporate complete genome analysis of 12,000 families in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland have revealed 12 novel genes associated with rare and difficult to diagnose developmental disorders. More...06 Jan 2015

Canadian Researchers Identify Mutations Linked to Rare Form of Liver Cancer
Canadian cancer researchers working with patients in China have identified mutations linked to the development of intrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma, a rare, highly fatal form of liver cancer that disproportionately affects individuals of Asian origin. More...05 Jan 2015
In Other News
Cell Culture Technique Leads to Tailor-Made Cancer Treatments
Whole Genome Sequencing Demonstrates Potential for Diagnosis and Discovery in the Cancer Genetics Clinic
Gene Expression Correlates with Lymphocyte Infiltration in Breast Cancer
Mutations in Rare Asbestos-Caused Cancer Identified by Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing
Genetic Tests for Breast Cancer Detect More Mutations
Genome Analysis Shows Meiosis Gene Mutation Causes Primary Ovarian Insufficiency
Novel Biomarkers Identified for Incident Coronary Heart Disease
Gene Assay Reduces Chemotherapy in Younger Breast Cancer Patients
Gene Variant Test Distinguishes Individuals with Ankylosing Spondylitis
Black Grain Eumycetoma Causative Agents Identified by Molecular Method
Early Gene Changes Identified That Precede Blood Cancer
Gene Uncovered Associated with Aggressive Breast Cancer
Tumor Markers in Blood Underpins Future Bowel Cancer Screening
Noninvasive Test for Endometriosis Developed
Nanoflares Detect Live Tumor Cells in Human Blood
Real-Time Genome Sequencing Helps Control Hospital Outbreak
Sickle Cell Trait Linked to Chronic Kidney Disease Risk
Next-Generation Sequencing of Targeted Capture Genes a Sensitive Method for Diagnosis of Inherited Eye Disorders
DNA Sequencing Identifies Mitochondrial Mutations in Glaucoma Patients
Human Genome Mapping Gaps Found by Latest Technology
Molecular Test Identifies Acute Transplant Rejection
Prognostic Biomarker Candidates Identified for Ovarian Cancer
Kidney Transplant Patients Identified at High Risk of Rejection
Genetic Testing channel of LabMedica brings the latest in molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and epigenetics, and methods from PCR to FISH, and more.







