Molecular Diagnostics

New Biomarkers to Help Gauge Response of Melanoma Patients to Immune Checkpoint Therapy
Since only a subset of melanoma patients respond to immunotherapy with checkpoint inhibitors, predictive biomarkers are critically needed to guide treatment decisions and develop approaches to the treatment of therapeutic resistance. More...20 Sep 2022

Ultima Genomics Sequencer for Single-Cell RNA-Seq Evaluated
Single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) enables the study and characterization of cellular states and pathways at ever-growing investigational scales, including the Human Cell Atlas, cell atlases for tumors and other diseases, and large-scale Perturb-Seq screens of millions of cells under genetic or drug perturbations. More...19 Sep 2022

AI-Enabled POC Device Detects Cancers Without Biopsies
In a study, a unique type of nanoparticle called a “nanorattle” accurately identified head and neck cancers through an AI-enabled point-of-care device that could revolutionize how these cancers and other diseases are detected in low-resource areas to improve global health. More...15 Sep 2022


Inherited Genetic Variants Increase Risk of Hodgkin Lymphoma
Hodgkin lymphoma (HL) is a type of lymphoma, in which cancer originates from a specific type of white blood cell called lymphocytes, where multinucleated Reed–Sternberg cells (RS cells) are present in the patient's lymph nodes. Symptoms may include fever, night sweats, and weight loss. Often, nonpainful enlarged lymph nodes occur in the neck, under the arm, or in the groin. More...14 Sep 2022


Portable Sample-to-Answer PCR System Enables Multiplex Real-Time Detection of 27 Targets
A hand-held, battery-operated mobile thermocycler that weighs just over two pounds and is designed for performing PCR, RT-PCR, qPCR, and isothermal tests on the go enables multiplex real-time detection of up to 27 targets. More...13 Sep 2022
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qPCR Assay Identifies Melanoma Patients With Low-Risk Tumor That Could Avoid Invasive Biopsy
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EV-based Liquid Biopsy for the Diagnosis of Early-Stage Liver Cancer
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World-First Preventative DNA Screening for Cancer and Heart Disease Risk
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Non-invasive Saliva Test Detects Patients with Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
A Phosphorylated Tau Protein Is Diagnostic for Early Stage Alzheimer’s Disease in Down Syndrome Patients
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