Molecular Diagnostics


Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification-Assay Rapidly Diagnoses COVID-19
The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) pandemic of 2020 has resulted in unparalleled requirements for RNA extraction kits and enzymes required for virus detection, leading to global shortages. This has necessitated the exploration of alternative diagnostic options to alleviate supply chain issues. More...25 Aug 2020

Newborn Exome Sequencing Locates Inborn Errors of Metabolism
Inborn errors of metabolism (IEM) form a large class of genetic diseases involving congenital disorders of metabolism. The majority are due to defects of single genes that code for enzymes that facilitate conversion of various substrates into others products. More...25 Aug 2020


Single-Cell Analysis Provides New Insights into Mitochondrial Diseases
Mitochondrial diseases result from failure of mitochondria, specialized compartments within cells that contain their own DNA and produce the energy needed to sustain life. Some of the most challenging mitochondrial disorders arise from mutations in mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA), a high-copy-number genome that is maternally inherited. More...24 Aug 2020

Isoform-Specific Loss Of Dystonin Causes Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease
CMT is divided into demyelinating (type 1) and axonal (type 2) forms of the disease based on clinical, electrophysiological, histological, and genetic features. Recessively inherited demyelinating neuropathies are called CMT4, whereas recessively inherited axonal neuropathies are called autosomal recessive (AR)-CMT. More...20 Aug 2020

Blood Bank NAT-Based Assay Prevents Transfusion-Transmitted Malaria
Blood transfusion is an essential component of health care, which saves millions of lives across the world. The screening of blood donors for transfusion-transmissible agents is crucial in reducing risks of transfusion of infected units. More...20 Aug 2020
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Nanostar Biosensors Use Raman Scattering for Direct Detection of Cancer-Related MicroRNAs
Pediatric Ependymoma Single-Cell Analysis Signatures Linked to Outcomes
Combined Proteomic/Genomic Method Detects Early Signs of Pancreatic Cancer
RNA Sequencing Identifies Novel Cell Class Linked to Rheumatoid Arthritis Flares
Plasma Lipidome Investigated in Hereditary Hemochromatosis
Circulating Tumor DNA Associated with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Recurrence
CtDNA Assay for Cancer Recurrence, MRD Applications Demonstrated
COVID-19 Patients with Lymphocytopenia Are Likely to Suffer Severe Disease Symptoms
Blood Plasma Biomarker Linked to Middle Age Cognitive Decline
Immunogenomic Landscape of Hematological Malignancies Mapped
Elevated Levels of Two Protein Biomarkers Indicate Potential for Development of Pre-Eclampsia
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