Molecular Diagnostics
Meningioma DNA Methylation Groups Identify Biological Drivers and Therapeutic Vulnerabilities
Meningioma, also known as meningeal tumor, is typically a slow-growing tumor that forms from the meninges, the membranous layers surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Symptoms depend on the location and occur as a result of the tumor pressing on nearby tissue. More...16 May 2022
Lab-on-a-Chip Technology Detects Hard-to-Diagnose Diseases
A new technology takes small plastic chips made of the same material as a compact disc or DVD, then transforms them into marvels of engineering and chemistry that quickly can detect hard-to-diagnose human diseases using saliva, urine or blood from a patient. More...13 May 2022
Syphilis Antibody Assay Combines Screening and Confirmation in One POC Test
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that has a tremendous impact on global health. Now, the only commercially available combined screening and confirmation test for syphilis takes less than three minutes (from sample collection to easy-to-read results) for diagnosis at POC. More...13 May 2022
Rapid Ovarian Cancer Test Cuts Surgical Procedure Time and Infection Risk
A first of its kind point-of-care (POCT) test discriminates benign from malignant ovarian cysts in an operating theater setting and significantly reduces surgical procedure time by providing results in 15 minutes. More...12 May 2022
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