Molecular Diagnostics


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

Molecular Differences Discovered Among Ovarian Cancer Subgroups
Ovarian cancer is a highly diverse disease with a high rate of overall mortality. High-grade serous ovarian cancer (HGSC) is the most common and aggressive type of epithelial ovarian cancer, exhibiting high levels of tumor heterogeneity and variable clinical outcomes. More...28 Apr 2020

Important Genetic Mechanism Behind Inflammatory Bowel Disease Revealed
The two main forms of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, have an important genetic component. More than 240 genetic regions have been identified that associate with IBD, more than any other pathological condition that has been studied. More...23 Apr 2020

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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
Genetic Testing Benefits Postmenopausal Women with Breast Cancer
Kidney Disease Reveals DNA Variants Associated with Diabetic Nephropathy
Combined Maternal and Fetal Gene Variants Predict Pre-Eclampsia Risk
Multitarget Stool DNA Predicts Colorectal Neoplasia
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