Molecular Diagnostics


Host Genetic, Environmental Factors Influence Urinary Tract Microbiome
The urinary microbiome is a relatively unexplored niche that varies with gender. Urinary microbes, especially in aging populations, are associated with morbidity. Both genetic and environmental factors influence the makeup of the urinary tract microbiome of older women. More...14 Aug 2020

Automated Malaria Diagnosis Enhanced by Deep Neural Networks
Plasmodium falciparum malaria remains one of the greatest global health burdens with over 228 million cases globally in 2018. In that year there were approximately 405,000 deaths due to malaria worldwide, with the African region accounting for 93% of these deaths, mostly among children. More...14 Aug 2020

Phosphorylated-Tau Blood Test Identifies Asymptomatic Alzheimer’s Disease
A blood test that determines circulating levels of the Alzheimer's disease (AD) biomarker protein phospho-tau217 (p-tau217) was found to distinguish AD from other neurodegenerative diseases, with significantly higher accuracy than established plasma- and MRI-based biomarkers, and its performance was not significantly different from key cerebral spinal fluid (CSF)- or PET-based measurements. More...10 Aug 2020

Somatic Evolution Identified in Non-Neoplastic IBD-Affected Colon
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a debilitating disease characterized by repeated flares of intestinal inflammation. The two major subtypes of IBD, Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are distinguished by the location, continuity, and nature of the inflammatory lesions. More...06 Aug 2020


Elevated Angiotensin 1–7/Angiotensin II Ratio Predicts Favorable Outcomes in Patients with Heart Failure with Potential Link to COVID-19 Patients
A high ratio of angiotensin 1-7 to angiotensin II (Ang 1–7/Ang II ratio), was found to be an independent and incremental predictor of beneficial outcomes, higher survival rate, and decreased hospitalization duration for patients with heart failure and possibly in patients with cardiovascular complications due to COVID-19. More...04 Aug 2020
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Sensitive and Accurate Cancer Detection Through Analysis of Circulating Free DNA Methylation Patterns
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