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Molecular Diagnostics

Image: A laboratory setup used to test exosomes extracted from blood samples for pancreatic cancer biomarkers (Photo courtesy of the University of California, San Diego).

Electronic Chip Captures Pancreatic Cancer Exosomes for Analysis

A novel electronic chip-based method for rapid capture and analysis of exosomes together with their protein and other biomarker content will facilitate liquid biopsy diagnosis of pancreatic cancer. More...
29 May 2018
Image: The Cervista HPV HR assay, a cervical cancer rapid diagnostic test for human papillomavirus (HPV) (Photo courtesy of Hologic).

Study Shows Labs Should Specify HPV Assay Used

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a double-stranded DNA virus that infects squamous and glandular epithelial cells in the ectocervix and endocervix and integrates its genome into the host DNA, causing either an active or a latent infection without detectable symptoms. More...
24 May 2018
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Image: The TruSeq DNA PCR-free assay kits: Simple, all-inclusive whole-genome sequencing (WGS) library preparation that provides accurate and comprehensive coverage of complex genomes (Photo courtesy of Illumina).

Genome Sequencing Increases Sensitivity of Carrier Screens

Traditionally, carrier screening has focused on specific disorders that are known to have a higher prevalence in certain ethnic populations. More recently, lower sequencing costs coupled with higher accuracy of next generation sequencing-based methodologies have made it affordable for clinical laboratories to offer screening for substantially more conditions. More...
23 May 2018
Image: A photomicrograph of breast cancer cells in purple surrounded by healthy tissue in pink (Photo courtesy of US National Institute of Health).

Hereditary Breast Cancer Tests Double Detection Rate

Germline genetic testing in patients newly diagnosed with cancer has the potential to reduce disease burden through secondary prevention and targeted therapies. There is a prerequisite to understand how genetic testing is being integrated into practice for patients newly diagnosed with cancer and the impact of results on treatment decisions. More...
23 May 2018
Image: A diagram of the causes of coronary heart disease (Photo courtesy of US National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute).

Genetic Variations Increase Heart Attack Risk for Statin Patients

Coronary heart disease (CHD) is a leading cause of death globally. Although therapy with HMG-CoA reductase inhibitors (statins) decreases circulating levels of low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and the incidence of CHD, additional events occur despite statin therapy in some individuals. More...
22 May 2018
Image: Six genes have been identified that predispose carriers to develop the brain tumor medulloblastoma (Photo courtesy of St. Jude Children\'s Research Hospital).

Genetic Predisposition Validated in Medulloblastoma

Medulloblastoma is a rare malignant tumor of the brain and occurs predominantly in children and is associated with rare hereditary cancer predisposition syndromes. It is believed that in many cases hereditary gene defects trigger the development of this malignant disease. More...
22 May 2018
Image: The ABI 7500 real-time PCR system (Photo courtesy of Thermo Fisher Scientific).

Specific Biomarker Discovered for Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's tissues. Unlike the wear-and-tear damage of osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis affects the lining of the joints, causing painful swelling that can eventually result in bone erosion and joint deformity. More...
22 May 2018
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