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Image: Micrograph of papillary thyroid carcinoma tall cell variant (Photo courtesy of Nephron).

Protein Identified That May Predict Thyroid Cancer Recurrence

A protein called Programmed Death Ligand 1, can help to predict which thyroid cancer patients will most likely have a recurrence of the disease. More...
23 Oct 2013
Image: Photomicrograph of a salivary gland with sites of inflammation indicative of Sjögren's syndrome (Photo courtesy of US National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research).

Six Additional Sjögren's Syndrome Genes Identified

 The first genome-wide association study for Sjögren's syndrome has been completed and six new disease-related genes have been identified. More...
23 Oct 2013
Image: RTD 1000 picodroplet-based Polymerase chain reaction-setup system (Photo courtesy of RainDance Technologies).

Diagnostic Test Clinically Validated for Breast Cancer Mutations

An innovative technique using second-generation sequencing technology is as sensitive as the standard methodology but has the potential to improve the efficiency and productivity of genetic testing laboratories. More...
22 Oct 2013
Image: Barrett's esophagus (left part of image). The characteristic goblet cells are stained blue. Normal stratified squamous epithelium is seen on the right of the image (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

Genome-Wide Association Study Identifies New Susceptibility Loci for Esophageal Adenocarcinoma and Barrett's Esophagus

Results obtained during a large genome-wide association study yielded three previously unknown gene associations linked to the risk of esophageal cancer and its precursor, Barrett's esophagus. More...
21 Oct 2013
Image: The DiaSorin Arrow instrument helps automate the extraction of DNA (Photo courtesy of DiaSorin).

DNA Extraction Kits Enable Molecular Confirmation of Genetic Disorders

Blood DNA 200 extraction assays provide a purified DNA preparation, reduce inhibition in downstream analysis, and ensure accurate and sensitive confirmation of Factor V Leiden thrombophilia, cystic fibrosis, and other genetic disorders. More...
21 Oct 2013
Image: Micrograph of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (Photo courtesy of Nephron).

Identified Genes Associated with Unhealthy Liver Function

Genes associated with unhealthy liver function have been identified in overweight patients with diabetes in a groundbreaking study. More...
16 Oct 2013

Method Determines Whether an Unborn Baby Has Down's Disease

The test can be given earlier in pregnancy and is more accurate than current checks. More...
16 Oct 2013
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