Molecular Diagnostics



AI-Powered Blood Test Enables Early Detection of Pancreatic Cancer in High-Risk Patients
A simple DNA-based blood test, designed for patients at high risk for pancreatic cancer, including those newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes aged 50 and above, can identify pancreatic cancer in its earliest stages. More...10 May 2023

Breakthrough Microfluidic Device Could Revolutionize Diagnosis and Treatment of Cancer
A new European initiative seeks to advance microfluidic technology for isolating and cultivating circulating tumor cells, which could potentially predict cancer metastasis and direct treatment strategies. More...10 May 2023

First Of Its Kind Urine Biomarker Methylation Test Predicts Bladder Cancer Recurrence
A simple, objective urine test for recurrent bladder cancer that analyzes subtle disease-specific changes in DNA methylation markers, with high sensitivity and specificity, is set to become commercially available in the U.S. More...09 May 2023


World-First Smartphone-Powered 5 Marker Lipid Test Aids in Early Detection of Cardiovascular Diseases
An innovative diagnostic tool for cardiovascular disease enables early detection by facilitating accurate blood testing via a smartphone or tablet, with results accessible through an app. More...05 May 2023
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First-Ever Mpox Rapid Test Can Be Adapted for Other Emerging Diseases
Minimally Invasive Blood Test Detects Breast Cancer at Earlier Stages
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