Molecular Diagnostics

Low-Cost Transcriptional Diagnostic Accurately Categorizes Lymphomas
Lymphoma is a cancer of the lymphatic system, which is part of the body's germ-fighting network. The lymphatic system includes the lymph nodes (lymph glands), spleen, thymus gland and bone marrow. Lymphoma can affect all those areas as well as other organs throughout the body. More...14 Jun 2021

Circulating Tumor DNA Following Surgery Predicts Colorectal Cancer Recurrence
According to a recent paper, levels of circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) – which can be measured using noninvasive liquid biopsy – predict the likelihood of recurrence of colorectal cancer following surgery. More...14 Jun 2021

Familial Hypercholesterolemia Tends to Slip Past Genetic Tests
Familial hypercholesterolemia is a genetic disorder characterized by high cholesterol levels, specifically very high levels of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), in the blood and early cardiovascular disease. The most common mutations diminish the number of functional LDL receptors in the liver. More...10 Jun 2021

Personalized CtDNA Analysis Detects Minimal Residual Disease
Multiple myeloma (MM), is a type of bone marrow cancer. It is called multiple myeloma as the cancer often affects several areas of the body, such as the spine, skull, pelvis and ribs. Minimal residual disease (MRD) is the name given to small numbers of leukemic cells that remain in the person during treatment, or after treatment when the patient is in remission. More...08 Jun 2021


Analytic Validation and Clinical Utilization of Comprehensive Genomic Profiling Test
Cancer has a high clinical burden and oncology therapies are expensive. It is estimated that 1,898,160 new cancer cases will be diagnosed and over 608,570 deaths are projected to occur in the USA in 2021. The prevalence of cancer is expected to rise over time, providing an expanding unmet need for genomic tests to help physicians treat patients in a more precise manner. More...02 Jun 2021
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Non‐Invasive Urine Markers Differentiate Renal Cancer from Oncocytoma
Measurement of Oxidized Serum Albumin for Diagnosis of Diabetic Kidney Disease
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Rapid, Automated Test Detects Gonorrhea and Determines Antibiotic Susceptibility
Loss of Function Mutations in GEMIN5 Causes Neurodevelopmental Disorder
Elevated Cytokine Levels Linked to Future Development of Myocardial Infarction
New Blood Test Promises Biopsy-Free Colon Cancer Diagnosis
A Novel Capsule-Based Smell Test for Diagnosis of Neurological and Respiratory Diseases
Genetic Background and Clinicopathologic Features Established for Adult-Onset Nephronophthisis
LAMP Assay Developed to Diagnose High HBV DNA Levels
Protein Biomarker Increases Sensitivity of a Urine-based Prostate Cancer Test
Blood-based Liquid Biopsy Detects Lymph Node Metastasis in Colorectal Cancer Patients
GPS Assay Associated with Long-Term Prostate Cancer Outcomes
A Rapid Metabolomic Test for Early Diagnosis of Myocardial Infarction
Genetic Factors Linked to Severe COVID-19, Viral Infections in Children
New Genetic Factors Involved in Sudden Unexpected Death in Children
Novel Urine-based Liquid Biopsy for Early Detection of Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Serum Amyloid A Levels Linked to Likelihood of Developing Severe COVID-19
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