Molecular Diagnostics

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


Missing BAP1 Gene Associated with Immunosuppressive Molecules in Uveal Melanoma
Uveal melanoma is a cancer (melanoma) of the eye involving the iris, ciliary body, or choroid (collectively referred to as the uvea). Tumors arise from the pigment cells (melanocytes) that reside within the uvea and give color to the eye. More...22 Apr 2020

Large Proteomics Study Identifies New Fluid Biomarkers for Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease
A recent study identified proteins and biological processes in brains from Alzheimer’s disease (AD) that may serve as diagnostic fluid biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets for the disease. More...22 Apr 2020

A Non-Invasive Urine Test for Prediction of Kidney Transplant Failure
A non-invasive test that predicts potential kidney transplant failure combines the CRISPR gene editing tool with a lateral-flow visual readout procedure to analyse urine samples from transplantation recipients. More...21 Apr 2020

Real-Time Assay Evaluated for Two Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae are the two most commonly reported sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the USA and the numbers of cases are increasing. C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae infections in the rectum and pharynx are important extragenital reservoirs of infection. More...21 Apr 2020
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RT-LAMP Assay Developed for SARS-CoV-2
Genetic Risk Score Predicts Prostate Cancer Drug Response
Novel Inherited Mutation Predisposes Children to Medulloblastoma
SARS-CoV-2 Found in Sputum/Feces After Negative Pharyngeal Specimens
Susceptibility Gene Identified for Idiopathic Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension
Protein Biomarker Is Early Predictor of Likelihood of Developing Liver Disease
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
Liquid Biopsy Assays Target Mutations and Improves Recurrence Prediction
Plasma Virome of Brazilians with Unexplained Symptoms of Infection
Increased Membrane Glycoprotein Level Predicts Lung Cancer Metastasis
EGFR Mutation Assay Cartridges Evaluated
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