Molecular Diagnostics

World’s First Biological Camera Captures Immense Potential of Microscopic DNA for Data Storage
In a world-first, researchers have developed a 'biological camera' that circumvents the limitations of current DNA storage methods by employing living cells and their inherent biological processes to encode and store data. More...20 Jul 2023

Novel Blood-Based Assay to Aid in Early Diagnosis and Intervention for Alzheimer's
A novel, proprietary assay for the blood-based measurement of a highly accurate, diagnostic biomarker for Alzheimer's disease could allow widespread use and accessibility of a new generation of therapies. More...19 Jul 2023

Simple Noninvasive Blood Test Predicts Disease Progression in Patients with Advanced Liver Fibrosis
Siemens Healthineers’ Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) Test is the first and only blood test to receive FDA marketing authorization for predicting disease progression in patients suffering from advanced fibrosis due to NASH. More...19 Jul 2023


HDPCR Technology-Based Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer Assay to Expand Options for Faster, Targeted Treatment
ChromaCode has launched a new HDPCR assay panel that can identify actionable NSCLC variations in nine significant genes using amplitude modulation and multi-spectral encoding. More...14 Jul 2023

Molecular Testing Software Reduces Time to qPCR-Based Diagnostic Results by Over Two Hours
A new scalable software designed to address challenges with error-prone, manual molecular testing workflows helps streamline routine diagnostics testing for standardization and faster time-to-results. More...14 Jul 2023

Lollipop-Based Saliva Collection System Could Become New Gold Standard for Disease Diagnostics
Researchers have demonstrated for the first time that a lollipop-based saliva collection system is capable of capturing bacteria from adults and can remain shelf-stable for almost a year. More...12 Jul 2023
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Blood Test to Help Physicians Detect Early Alzheimer’s Disease
Multiplex PCR System Detects Bacterial and Viral Pathogens at POC
Single Combination Test Detects Three Major Cardiac Markers within Five Minutes
New Detection Method Diagnoses Ovarian Cancer from Blood, Urine and Saliva Samples
AI Tool Enables In-Surgery Genomic Profiling of Brain Tumor for Real-Time Guidance
Simple Urine Test Can Diagnose Allergic Reaction in Kidneys
Urine Tests Can Detect Brain Tumors by Using Nanowires to Capture Cancer DNA
AI-Driven Prognostic Test Assesses Risk of Early Kidney Transplant Rejection
New Tool to Improve Cell-Free DNA Testing Could Improve Disease Diagnosis Accuracy
New Diagnostic Blood Test a Game Changer for Early Breast Cancer Detection
Novel Blood RNA-Based Diagnostic Test Enables Early Detection of Infections
Multiplex PCR Assay Detects Four Respiratory Viruses with Single Swab
Simple Blood Test Predicts Lung Cancer Mortality Risk
Revolutionary Bead-Based Technology Enables Reliable Biomarker Detection in Challenging Samples
First of Its Kind AI-Guided Test Distinguishes Prostate Cancer from Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia
Transplant Blood Test Uses Cell-Free DNA Technology to Assess Graft Damage in Recipients
Alzheimer's Assays Support Timely Diagnosis and Treatment Decision-Making
New Sensor Chip Shows Promise for Rapid, Low-Cost POC Disease Diagnostics
Mitochondrial DNA Fragments in Blood Could Be Important Biomarkers for Aging and Inflammation
Low-Cost POC DNA Test for HPV Infections Could Broaden Access to Cervical Cancer Screening
Cutting-Edge Device Diagnoses Tuberculosis in `Missing Millions`
Digital Test Directly Measures HIV Viral Load in Single Drop of Blood
Blood Biomarkers-Based Test to Enable Rapid Diagnosis and Treatment of Tuberculosis
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