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Image: The TruSeq Methyl Capture EPIC Library Prep Kit (Photo courtesy of Illumina)

ALL Genomes Marked by High DNA Methylation Levels

Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common pediatric cancer and consists of multiple subtypes with distinct gene expression profiles defined by constellations of somatic mutations, chromosomal rearrangements deregulating oncogenes or encoding chimeric fusion transcripts and aneuploidy. More...
24 May 2022
Image: Overview of the LiquidHALLMARK assay workflow (Photo courtesy of Lucence Diagnostics)

Circulating Tumor DNA Test Clinically Validated

Next-generation sequencing of circulating tumor DNA presents a promising approach to cancer diagnostics, complementing conventional tissue-based diagnostic testing by enabling minimally invasive serial testing and broad genomic coverage through a simple blood draw to maximize therapeutic benefit to patients. More...
23 May 2022
Image: The p-tau MAA assay will help better understand the biological mechanisms of Alzheimer’s disease (Photo courtesy of C₂N Diagnostics)

High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry-Based Test Diagnoses Alzheimer’s Disease

A high-resolution mass spectrometry-based plasma tau multi-analyte assay (p-tau MAA) provides an innovative tool for industry and clinical researchers to use in their Alzheimer’s and brain health studies. More...
23 May 2022
Image: PathoKey MP UTI ID and AMR PCR test detects UTI Pathogens and Antimicrobial resistance genes (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Multiplex PCR-Based Test Detects UTI Pathogens and Antimicrobial Resistance Genes

A new multiplex PCR-based test allows for the in vitro detection and differentiation of 14 pathogens that cause urinary tract infections (UTI), as well as 14 antimicrobial resistance (AMR) genes encoding resistance to five antibiotics, all in one run. More...
23 May 2022
Image: EsoGuard has demonstrated over 90% specificity and 90% sensitivity in identifying Barrett’s Esophagus (Photo courtesy of Lucid Diagnostics)

Biomarker Based Non-Endoscopic Technology Identifies Risk for Esophageal Cancer

A new technology coupled with a new biomarker test are giving patients timely access to a quick, accurate and less invasive way to identify risk for Barrett's esophagus (BE). More...
23 May 2022
Image: This image depicts a DNA molecule that is methylated on both strands on the center cytosine. DNA methylation plays an important role for epigenetic gene regulation in development and cancer (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

Study Supports Use of Methylated DNA Biomarkers for Cancer Diagnosis and Prognosis

A recent study added weight to the theory that methylated DNA biomarkers could be used for cancer diagnosis and prognosis. More...
20 May 2022
Image: Accurate, non-invasive, inexpensive blood test will help diagnose bowel cancer early (Photo courtesy of Swansea University)

Revolutionary Blood Test to Transform Early Diagnosis of Bowel Cancer

An accurate, non-invasive, inexpensive blood test can diagnose bowel cancer early and dramatically cut waiting times for diagnosis while reducing the need for unnecessary invasive procedures such as colonoscopies. More...
20 May 2022
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