Molecular Diagnostics

New Quantitative Testing System for Coronavirus Detection Could Also Diagnose Other Viral Illnesses
A new quantitative testing system offering a simpler, faster, and more cost-effective way to detect the coronavirus N protein is also expected to find application for other viral illnesses such as influenza and hepatitis. More...25 Sep 2024
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Simple Blood Test Uses Lipids to Identify Children at Risk of Diabetes
Researchers have found that lipid species linked to cardiometabolic diseases in adults are closely associated with cardiometabolic risk factors in children and teens with obesity, paving the way for the development of earlier tests to detect these diseases. More...23 Sep 2024

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Novel Blood Test Could Reveal Alzheimer’s Disease Biology and Risk for Progression
Researchers have demonstrated that evaluating microRNAs in blood can be used not only to diagnose mild cognitive impairment but also to predict its progression to dementia due to Alzheimer’s disease. More...20 Sep 2024

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