Molecular Diagnostics



African-Specific Molecular Taxonomy of Prostate Cancer Revealed
Prostate cancer is characterized by considerable geo-ethnic disparity. African ancestry is a significant risk factor for the disease, with 2.7-fold higher mortality rates across sub-Saharan Africa than global averages, yet the genetic and non-genetic factors underlying this is not known. More...06 Sep 2022

Elevated Blood Levels of Neurofilament Light Chain Predict Likelihood of Neurotoxicity Following CAR-T Immunotherapy
An elevated level of neurofilament light chain (NfL) in the blood plasma can identify which patients are likely to develop neurotoxic side effects in the days and weeks following CAR-T cell therapy. More...06 Sep 2022

qPCR Assay Identifies Melanoma Patients With Low-Risk Tumor That Could Avoid Invasive Biopsy
A new test can identify melanoma patients with low-risk tumor to help avoid sentinel lymph node biopsy, an invasive surgical procedure used to determine metastatic spread of the cancer for staging purposes. More...06 Sep 2022

Improved ALS Blood Test Requires Less Stringent Storage and Work Conditions
Improvements to the method for isolating extracellular vesicles from the blood of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) patients have yielded a more robust test for detection of the disorder that may be used under routine laboratory conditions. More...05 Sep 2022

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