Molecular Diagnostics

Simple Blood Draw Helps Diagnose Lung Cancer 10 Times Faster
Researchers have developed a microchip capable of capturing exosomes from blood plasma to detect lung cancer. This new diagnostic method, which uses a simple blood draw, is 10 times faster and 14 times more sensitive than previous approaches. More...04 Oct 2024


Molecular Multiplexing Panel for Blood Culture Identification Enables Targeted Treatment Decisions
A multiplex blood culture panel can improve the microbiological diagnosis of bloodstream infections by detecting Gram-negative bacteria and relevant resistance genes, thereby enhancing standard-of-care workflows and reducing operational costs. More...03 Oct 2024

Clinical Digital PCR System for Oncology Testing Delivers Highly Accurate Diagnostic Results
QIAGEN has launched the QIAcuityDx Digital PCR System that simplifies clinical testing by delivering highly accurate, absolute quantification of target DNA and RNA, making it ideal for applications such as monitoring cancer progression. More...03 Oct 2024



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Newly Discovered Blood Group System to Help Identify and Treat Rare Patients
Simple Blood Test Detects ALS with 98% Accuracy
Blood Test Predicts Risk for Developing COPD and Other Severe Respiratory Diseases
Newly Identified Biomarkers to Pave Way for SIDS Screening Test
First Ever Molecular Diagnostic Tool Could Enable Early Diagnosis of Inflammatory Diseases in Children
New Technology Detects Cancer Mutant Genes in Blood with World's Highest Sensitivity
New Blood Test to Detect Alzheimer’s Disease Before Clinical Symptoms Develop
Binding-Activated Fluorescent Biosensors Open Vast Possibilities for Medical Diagnostics
New Identification Method for Cancerous DNA to Reduce Need for Painful Biopsy Surgery
Rapid Dopamine Test to Enable Early Detection of Neurological Disorders
Long-Read Sequencing Technology to Identify Genetic Contributors of Rare Diseases in Children
Microarray Immunoassay Improves Accuracy and Speed of Celiac Disease Diagnosis
New Technique Enables Comprehensive Genetic Examination of Embryos with Single Test
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