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Image: The QIAamp Circulating Nucleic Acid Kit greatly simplifies concentration and purification of free-circulating DNA and RNA from plasma or serum (Photo courtesy of Qiagen)

Genome-Wide NIPT Uncovers Additional Findings

The rising awareness regarding fetal testing, together with technological advancements, has boosted the clinical demand for non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT), making this test an important component of prenatal care worldwide. More...
06 Jun 2022
Image: By using mass spectrometry-based proteomics, investigators were able to measure the intensity of important proteins (biomarkers, peaks in the graph) and therefore diagnose alcohol-related liver disease at an early stage (Photo courtesy of Lili Niu © Novo Nordisk Foundation, Center for Protein Research)

Proteomics-based Blood Test May Replace Biopsy for Diagnosis of Liver Disease

A mass spectroscopy-based proteomics assay was able to predict whether an individual subject was afflicted by alcohol-related liver disease and whether the individual was at risk of disease progression. More...
06 Jun 2022
Image: DNA droplets play an essential role in cellular functions (Photo courtesy of Tokyo University of Technology)

Novel Method Uses DNA Droplets for Early Disease Detection

By combining the technologies of DNA droplets and DNA computing, scientists have developed computational DNA droplets which can recognize specific patterns in tumor biomarker microRNA sequences. More...
06 Jun 2022
Image: DNA shed from colon cancers into bloodstream can guide chemotherapy (Photo courtesy of Unsplash)

Testing for DNA Shed from Colon Cancers into Bloodstream Guides Chemotherapy After Surgery

A new research study has shown that circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) - genetic material shed from tumors into the bloodstream - can identify colon cancer patients who can most benefit from chemotherapy following surgery and spare other patients the need for this form of treatment. More...
06 Jun 2022
Image: New blood test can help doctors diagnose tuberculosis and monitor treatment (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Blood Test May Be a Game-Changer for TB Diagnoses and Treatment

A new highly sensitive blood test for tuberculosis (TB) screens for DNA fragments of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis bacteria that causes the deadly disease. More...
03 Jun 2022
Image: Blood test to aid detection and evaluation of diseases associated with NETosis (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Blood Test Detects and Monitors Cell Death to Predict Disease Severity

Using routine blood tests, a simple, low cost, accessible technology can detect NETosis which is a unique form of cell death, predict disease severity, and monitor its progression and response to treatment. More...
03 Jun 2022
Image: New article reviews efficacy of current non-invasive methods for assessing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (Photo courtesy of Pexels)

Non-Invasive Tests for Diagnosing Liver Diseases Could Shape Future Clinical Care

Recent studies have focused on exploring non-invasive tests for NAFLD, NASH, and fibrosis, for clinical applications. Now, researchers have collated recent developments in NAFLD assessment and analyzed the benefits and limitations of the new methods in a review made available online. More...
03 Jun 2022
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