Molecular Diagnostics
Genetic Screening Can Identify Men at Higher Risk of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Genetic mutations have been identified that facilitate screening of men for prostate cancer, particularly men with a family history of the disease, to identify those who are at higher risk of aggressive forms and in need of lifelong monitoring. More...03 Mar 2014


DNA Reference Samples Will Regularize Diagnosis of Rett Syndrome
A panel of highly characterized DNA samples that identify mutations in the gene that encodes methyl CpG binding protein 2 are now available to clinical laboratories as reference material for the diagnosis of Rett syndrome. More...26 Feb 2014


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Response of Early Stage Breast Cancer to Chemotherapy Predicted
New System Breaks Technology and Cost Barriers for High-Throughput Large-Genome Sequencing
Cancer Origin Test Covered by Large Private Health Insurer
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Biomarker Improves Diagnosis of Esophageal Cancer
Biopsy Test Predicts Aggressive form of Skin Cancer
MicroRNAs Predict Likelihood of Breast Cancer Metastasis
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