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Image: Granular corneal dystrophy (Photo courtesy of Dr. B.H. Feldman).

DNA Test Launched for Laser Eye Surgery Safety

A genetic test has been introduced that can detect both Avellino Corneal Dystrophy and another genetic mutation, Granular Corneal Dystrophy type I.  More...
27 May 2014

Studies Confirm Prognostic Value of Multigene Test for Prostate Cancer

Three new clinical studies, including a large validation study, confirm the prognostic value of a unique prostate cancer test that measures expression of multiple tumor-cell genes.   More...
27 May 2014

Genetic Locus Associated with the Tyrosine Phosphokinase Gene Is an OCD Biomarker

A genetic locus located near the gene that encodes the enzyme tyrosine phosphokinase was found to be associated significantly with obsessive-compulsive disorder.  More...
26 May 2014
Image: The iQ5 real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection system (Photo courtesy of Bio-Rad).

Genetic Risk Factor for Premature Birth Found

A genetic risk factor for premature birth has been discovered and it is related to a gene that codes for a protein that the scientists have found helps the body’s immune cells recognize and fight group B streptococcal bacteria.  More...
22 May 2014

Duplicated Gene Found for Highly Prevalent Facial Anomaly

The genetic cause of a facial disorder known as hemifacial microsomia or Goldenhar syndrome, the second-most common facial anomaly after cleft lip and palate, has been discovered.  More...
21 May 2014

Noninvasive Analysis of Mother's Blood Detects Fetal Chromosomal Abnormalities

Analysis of cell-free fetal DNA from maternal plasma carried out in a benchtop semiconductor sequencing platform was shown to be an effective strategy for large-scale noninvasive screening for chromosomal aneuploidies in a clinical setting.  More...
21 May 2014

Exome Sequencing Will Help Diagnose Patients with Unknown Disorders

Pathologists and clinical laboratory professionals will be able to obtain more precise results using exome sequencing for clinical diagnostic purposes.   More...
21 May 2014
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