Molecular Diagnostics

Bacterial Communities Diverge in The Lower Airways of CF Children
Chronic airway infection and inflammation resulting in progressive, obstructive lung disease is the leading cause of morbidity and mortality in people with cystic fibrosis (CF). Culture-independent, molecular approaches have broadened the view from a few individual pathogens to more complex and dynamic polymicrobial communities. More...23 Dec 2021

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Genomic Screening Can Identify Risk for Amyloid Cardiomyopathy
Transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTR) a is a rare, progressive disease characterized by the abnormal buildup of amyloid deposits composed of misfolded transthyretin protein in the body’s organs and tissues. ATTR can be hereditary and lead to a spectrum of other diseases and conditions, including cardiomyopathy, a common precursor to heart failure. More...15 Dec 2021

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Rapid Biopsy Approach Shortens Time Required to Diagnose HPV-linked Head and Neck Cancers
A non-invasive, liquid biopsy approach for the diagnosis of head and neck squamous cell carcinomas caused by human papilloma virus (HPV+HNSCC) demonstrated improved accuracy, reduced cost, and a shorter time to diagnosis compared to the current clinical workup and could become the method of choice in the future. More...13 Dec 2021

Targeted RNA-Sequencing Panel Detects Gene Fusions in Solid Tumors
Increasingly, rearrangements resulting in gene fusions have been revealed in multiple tumor types across diverse organ systems. These gene fusions can drive tumorigenesis by altering gene expression and activity. Timely and reliable detection of fusions provides useful information to the pathologist and clinical team. More...07 Dec 2021
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