Molecular Diagnostics

Blood Test Accurately Diagnoses Early-Stage Osteoarthritis
Researchers have developed a blood test for diagnosis of early-stage osteoarthritis, marking an important breakthrough as early detection of arthritis enables treatment and support to be given before irreversible damage to the joints has occurred. More...31 Oct 2022

Next-Gen Whole Blood DNA Collection and Extraction Kit to Introduce Cutting-Edge Capabilities
A next generation whole blood DNA collection and extraction kit under development aims to introduce cutting-edge capabilities that could have a significant impact on precision medical research. More...27 Oct 2022

Liquid Biopsies Can Identify Cancer Patients at Higher Risk of Developing Additional Blood Cancers
Researchers have found that liquid biopsies, which are increasingly used in the routine care of patients to identify and monitor the progress of cancer, can also detect clonal haematopoiesis (CH), a disorder of blood cells that places patients at higher risk of developing blood cancers. More...27 Oct 2022

World’s First Portable, High Yield Sequencer Provides Comprehensive DNA Analysis for Anyone, Anywhere
The world’s most accessible, high-yield sequencing device that provides comprehensive DNA analysis for anyone, anywhere has the potential to greatly expand access to accurate, fast and affordable sequencing for human genetics and other larger datasets. More...26 Oct 2022

Diagnostic Tool Applies Machine Learning to Identify and Predict Sepsis Cases
A new diagnostic method applies machine learning to advanced genomics data from both microbe and host – to identify and predict sepsis cases. The approach is surprisingly accurate, and has the potential to far exceed current diagnostic capabilities. More...25 Oct 2022
Hematological Neoplasm Cytogenetics Profiled With Optical Genome Mapping
The current standard-of-care cytogenetic techniques for the analysis of hematological malignancies include karyotyping, fluorescence in situ hybridization, and chromosomal microarray analysis (CMA), which are labor intensive and time and cost prohibitive, and they often do not reveal the genetic complexity of the tumor, demonstrating the need for alternative technology for better characterization of these tumors. More...25 Oct 2022

Super-Enhancer Induces Oncogenic Driver in Colorectal Carcinoma
The etiology of super-enhancer (SE) reprogramming in cancer is incompletely understood, but is widely attributed to cancer cell-intrinsic genomic alterations. Non-coding SE can become focally amplified in multiple malignancies. More...24 Oct 2022
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AI-Based Prenatal Blood Test Identifies Dangerous Fetal Heart Defects before Birth
Gene Expression Profiling of Mucinous Ovarian Tumors Identifies Prognosis Markers
Link Identified Between Mitochondria and Pancreatic Cancer Risk
Nucleic Acid Amplification Technology to Help Develop Instrument-Free Assays
Fecal Immunochemical Test a Less Expensive Alternative for Colorectal Cancer Screening
Direct-From-Blood Molecular Diagnostic Test to Rapidly Detect Early Lyme Disease
Oncology Test Integration with EMR to Simplify MRD Testing Workflows
New Testing Method Simplifies Tuberculosis Diagnosis
Rapid Blood Test Predicts Organ Transplant Rejection in Six Hours
Levels of Circulating Cell-Free DNA Predict Risk of Developing Dementia
Molecular IVD Assay Identifies Women at High Risk for Cervical Cancer
Rapid Diagnostic Tool to Revolutionize Diagnosis of Tick-Borne Diseases
Fragile X Syndrome Mutations Found With Comprehensive Testing Method
Genetic Prognosis Explored for Pediatric Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Highly Sensitive Biosensing Technology Diagnoses Alzheimer’s Disease in Blood
A Novel Gene Signature Predicts Likelihood of Neuroblastoma Relapse
State-Of-The-Art POC Molecular System to Allow Untrained Operators to Perform Testing for Viral and Bacterial Pathogens
Blood Test to Screen for Fungus May Offer Brand-New Method for Early Cancer Detection
Molecular Test Accurately Classifies Pancreatic Cysts as Potentially Cancerous or Benign
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