Molecular Diagnostics


Human Microbiome Features Stratify Children with IBS
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a disruptive gastrointestinal condition characterized by bloating, changes in bowel habits, and pain that affects up to 20% of the world's population (children and adults). Increasing evidence indicates that the onset and symptoms of IBS are related to the gut microbiome. More...30 Apr 2019


Multi-Gene Panel Testing Catches Cancer Risk Variants
Over 608,000 patients with ovarian, breast, pancreatic, prostate and colorectal cancer are diagnosed each year. Current guidelines recommend testing all patients with ovarian and pancreatic cancer, as well as patients with prostate, breast and colorectal cancer (CRC) who meet certain criteria. More...25 Apr 2019

High-Res Genotyping Improves Survival for Stem Cell Transplantation
Allogeneic hematopoietic cell transplantation (HCT) provides a curative treatment option for individuals with hematologic diseases. Recipients and donors are considered to be compatible or “well matched” if they share a high degree of genetic similarity at their human leukocyte antigen (HLA) loci. More...25 Apr 2019

Sequencing Finds Germline Risk Variants in Pediatric Cancer Cases
Somatic panel sequencing is increasingly used in pediatric oncology to aid in cancer diagnosis, risk classification, identification of targetable biomarkers, and treatment planning. As tumor tissues contain both somatic and germline variants, tumor profiling can uncover potential germline changes incidentally. More...25 Apr 2019

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Fecal Microbes Used to Diagnose Liver Cirrhosis
Genomic Analysis Used to Diagnose Neurodevelopmental and Congenital Anomalies
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Digital PCR Assay Diagnoses Paucibacillary Leprosy
Immune Relationship to Lung Tumor Evolution Characterized
Glioblastoma Driver Mutations Appear Long Before Diagnosis
Preterm Birth Clues Identified in Cervicovaginal Microbiome
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