Molecular Diagnostics
Congenital Cytomegalovirus Infection Diagnosed Via Dried Blood Spots
Cytomegalovirus is the leading cause of congenital infection (cCMV) affecting up to 0.8% of newborns in high-income countries and is the most common cause of non-genetic deafness in childhood. A wide range of diseases diagnosed either at birth or in childhood, has been correlated to cCMV infection. More...21 Aug 2019
Combination of Gene Mutations Linked to Endometrial Cancer
The endometrium is the dynamic inner layer of the uterus, composed of stroma and epithelial cells that undergo monthly proliferation, differentiation, and shedding throughout the menstrual cycle in reproductive age women. More...21 Aug 2019
Direct Molecular Assay Developed for Zika Diagnosis
Zika virus (ZIKV), a mosquito-borne Flavivirus, is a positive single-stranded RNA virus with a nucleic acid length of about 10.7kb. This virus has been spreading rapidly and there have been large-scale outbreaks worldwide in recent years. ZIKV has drawn attention as it may cause severe symptoms while no specific medical treatment or vaccine is currently available. More...14 Aug 2019
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Next-Generation Sequencing Identifies Monogenic Diabetes
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