Molecular Diagnostics

Direct-From-Blood Molecular Diagnostic Test Detects Candida Auris in Just 3-5 Hours
A direct-from-blood molecular diagnostic test can detect Candida auris (C. auris) directly from blood in just 3-5 hours, eliminating the need to wait for several days for a positive blood culture. More...21 Jul 2023

Simple, Finger Prick Blood Test Shows Promise in Ability to Detect Alzheimer's
Technological advancements and breakthroughs in methodologies presented for the first time at AAIC 2023 demonstrate the ease, transportability, and diagnostic value of blood-based markers for Alzheimer's. More...21 Jul 2023

Urine Biomarker Test to Enable Accurate Diagnosis of Diabetic Kidney Disease
Researchers conducting a comprehensive analysis of urinary and exosome proteome profiling have uncovered novel biomarkers for diabetic kidney disease which is a major microvascular complication of type 2 diabetes mellitus and causes permanent kidney damage. More...20 Jul 2023

Cerebrospinal Fluid Test for New Alzheimer’s Biomarker Could Improve Diagnosis
Researchers have identified a new protein involved in the pathological process of Alzheimer's disease that could potentially serve as a novel diagnostic marker as well as enhance understanding of the condition. More...20 Jul 2023

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
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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
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