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Image: The Myriad myRisk Hereditary Cancer test uses next-generation sequencing to evaluate multiple clinically significant hereditary cancer genes associated with eight major hereditary cancers (Photo courtesy of Myriad Genetics).

New Multigene Test Improves Assessment of Hereditary Cancers

New clinical data shows that a test covering multiple relevant genes not only detects more deleterious mutations than single cancer tests, but also helps solve the overlap-dilemma that exists among hereditary cancer syndromes.  More...
09 Jun 2014
Image: Scanning electron micrograph of human papillomavirus (HPV) (Photo courtesy of University of Washington).

Many Healthy Adults Infected with Human Papilloma Viruses

The largest and most detailed genetic analysis has revealed that 69% of healthy American adults are infected with one or more of 109 strains of human papillomavirus.  More...
05 Jun 2014
Image: Scanning electron micrograph of Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and a dead human neutrophil (Photo courtesy of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases).

Nasal Bacteria Could Predict Skin Infections

Bacteria found in the nose may be a key indicator for future development of skin and soft-tissue infections in remote areas of the body.   More...
05 Jun 2014
Image: RNAlater, ribonucleic acid stabilization reagent (Photo courtesy of Qiagen).

Innovative Approach Developed for Sampling Gut Bacteria

A new protocol for collecting saliva and stool samples for genomic and transcriptomic analyses has been developed which eliminates the need for specialized personnel and facilities while keeping the sample intact.  More...
04 Jun 2014
Image: The RotorGene RG-3000 thermal cycler system (Photo courtesy of Corbett Research).

Gene Mutation Found for Aggressive Form of Pancreatic Cancer

A mutated gene common to adenosquamous carcinoma tumors has been discovered and is the first known unique molecular signature for this rare, but particularly virulent, form of pancreatic cancer.  More...
04 Jun 2014

Partnership with Lilly Expands Qiagen’s Personalized Healthcare Pipeline

Qiagen and Eli Lilly will codevelop universal and modular assay panels for the simultaneous analysis of DNA and RNA biomarkers targeting multiple cellular pathways involved in common cancer types.   More...
03 Jun 2014

Gene Panel May Be Able to Identify Existing and Potential Alcoholics

A Convergent Functional Genomics approach was used to discover genes involved in alcoholism in a study that has implications for genetic testing to assess risk for developing an illness before the illness manifests itself clinically.  More...
02 Jun 2014
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