Molecular Diagnostics

Newly Described Intellectual Disability Syndrome Caused by Damage to Single Gene
Scientists have discovered that the gene for transcription factor BCL11A is responsible for a previously unidentified intellectual disability and have identified a mechanism by which loss-of-function BCL11A mutations can lead to cognitive disability. The findings could lead to new targeted therapies and diagnostic tests for this disorder. More...01 Aug 2016

Genetic Mutations Linked to Rare Multiple Bowel Tumors
Most people with colorectal cancer will develop one primary tumor, which may then multiply and spread; however, in around 2% to 5% of colorectal cancer (CRC) cases, two primary tumors will originate and develop independently, known as synchronous colorectal cancer. More...28 Jul 2016

New Genetic Mutation Linked to Osteonecrosis of the Hip
Osteonecrosis or 'bone death' of the femoral head is a disease caused by interruption of blood flow in the hip bone and patients, many of whom are under the age of 25, experience pain and the bone and surrounding joint collapse. More...27 Jul 2016

Exposure to Toxins in Children Associated with Kidney Disease Biomarker
Researchers have assessed environmental exposure to multiple toxins in children living in a region of Mexico with a high incidence of chronic kidney disease, especially among young adults. They not only detected high levels of arsenic and chromium in urine samples, they also detected elevated levels of Kidney Injury Molecule-1 (KIM-1), a biomarker currently being studied as an early sign of kidney injury. More...26 Jul 2016

Common Circulating Cell Clusters in Cancer Patients Characterized Anew
In a study of blood samples from colorectal cancer patients, researchers have now discovered the source of these cells and that they are not malignant, potentially opening up a new path to detect and inhibit the spread of cancer. More...25 Jul 2016


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Parkinson's Disease Biomarker Found in Urinary Samples
Low-Cost Genetic Test Can Distinguish Bacterial from Viral Infections
Rapid Genetic Test Developed for an Often Fatal Mitochondrial Disease
Detection of Circulating Tumor DNA Predicts Colon Cancer Recurrence
Genetic Causes of Bowel Cancer Clarified
Plasma Mannose Levels May Indicate Diabetes Risk
Celiac Disease Triggered by Intestinal Viruses
Circulating MicroRNAs Predict Future Fatal Myocardial Infarction
Spatial Transcriptomics Technique Enables Visualization of Gene Expression in Tissues
MicroRNAs Predict Disease Progression in Brain Tumors
Automated Extraction of FFPE Tissue for High-Risk HPV Testing
Lung Pathogens Detected Faster by Molecular-Based Method
Unsuspected Bacterial Link to Bile Duct Cancer Discovered
Faulty Genetic Instructions Drive Deadly Leukemia in Adults
Brain Infections Diagnosed Using Next-Generation Sequencing
Liquid Biopsy Biomarkers for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Discovered
Biochip Combines Graphene Electronics and DNA Strand Displacement for Detection of Polymorphism Mutations
Multiplex Molecular Test Developed for Three Arboviruses
Liquid Biopsy Urine Test Detects Mutations In Lung Cancer
Earliest Stage of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Analyzed
Urinary Round Cells Predict Need For Hemodialysis
New Methylation Test Determines Cervical Cancer Risk
Wide-ranging Genomic Study Links Migraine-Related Genes to the Vascular System
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