Molecular Diagnostics
Early-Onset Alzheimer's Mutation Possibly Mitigated by APOE Variant
Alzheimer's disease is an irreversible, progressive brain disorder that slowly destroys memory and thinking skills, and, eventually, the ability to carry out the simplest tasks. In most people with Alzheimer's, symptoms first appear in their mid-60s. More...19 Nov 2019

Phoenix CPO Test Evaluated for Detection of Carbapenemase Producers
The use of nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) to identify rapidly Carbapenemase-Producing Organisms (CPO) from samples such as positive blood culture and stools is an alternative approach to establish rapidly an optimal empirical antibiotic therapy or for infectious control management. More...14 Nov 2019

Rapid Fluorescence Fingerprinting Assay for Identification of Synthetic Cannabinoid Receptor Agonists
A team of British researchers developed a rapid real-time, point-of-care test for the identification of synthetic cannabinoid receptor agonists (SCRAs), a class of illegal drugs known colloquilly as “Spice” or “K2”. More...14 Nov 2019

Rapid DNA Flow Technology Platform Detects Tick-Borne Bacterial Pathogens
Ticks are the most important vectors for infectious diseases in the northern hemisphere and second only after mosquitos worldwide. As a result, there is an increasing public health interest in tick-borne pathogens. More...13 Nov 2019

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Post-Treatment Colon Cancer Recurrence Identified by ctDNA Detection
Degree of Amyloid-Beta Misfolding Is Predictor of Alzheimer’s Disease Risk
Rapid Immunoassay Shows Potential for Lyme Disease Diagnosis
Methods Explored for Gram-Negative Non-Fermentative Bacteria ID
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Serum Levels of Neurofilament Light Chain Distinguish FTLD
Infrared Spectrometry Method Used for Triage of Brain Cancer Patients
Immune Processes Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Genetics
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