Molecular Diagnostics

Targeted Next-Generation Sequencing Validated for Lysosomal Storage Disorders Diagnosis
Lysosomal storage disorders (LSDs) are a group of more than 50 inherited rare disorders characterized by the accumulation of specific undegraded metabolites in the lysosomes. This overstorage is commonly caused by a deficient or absent activity of one of the many lysosomal hydrolases or, in a few cases, by the deficit of other non-enzymatic lysosomal proteins. More...04 May 2020

Phosphorylated Tau Protein Blood Test Distinguishes Alzheimer’s Disease from Other Neurological Disorders
A recently developed blood test has confirmed the hypothesis that elevated levels of circulating phosphorylated tau 181 (pTau181) protein correlate with Alzheimer's disease (AD) and distinguish it from other neurological disorders that may be misdiagnosed as AD. More...04 May 2020




Scabies Detected by Molecular Methods in Skin Scrapings
Scabies caused by Sarcoptes scabiei mites, is a highly contagious parasitic disease characterized by intense itching which is aggravated at night. Infections by scabies mites result in various skin eruptions consisting of papules, nodules, vesicles, and excoriated eczematous lesions due to scratching. More...29 Apr 2020

Genetic Alterations Analyzed in Pediatric Low-Grade Glioma
Low grade gliomas are brain tumors that come from two different types of brain cells known as astrocytes and oligodendrocytes. They are classified as a grade 2 tumor making them the slowest growing type of glioma in adults. More...28 Apr 2020
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Genetic Risk Score Predicts Prostate Cancer Drug Response
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Susceptibility Gene Identified for Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
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Liquid Biopsy Lung Cancer Screening Method Developed
Circulating RNA Biomarker Predicts Likelihood of Developing Alzheimer’s Disease
Potential Microbial Markers Identified for Cervical Pre-Cancer Progression
Early Tumor Detection by Analysis of Circulating Free DNA Methylation Patterns
Deep Throat SARS-CoV-2 Viral Load Ascertained in Saliva Samples
Rapid, Paper-Based Test Detects Coronavirus in Sewage and Wastewater
Hybrid Liquid Biopsy Platform Enables Tracking and Monitoring of Circulating Tumor Cells
Early Prediction of Resistance to Tyrosine Kinase Inhibitors Reported
Urine-Based Kidney Transplantation Rejection Risk Assay Launched
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