Molecular Diagnostics
Gene Discovered Associated with Aging Brain Pathologies
Investigators have discovered a gene associated with susceptibility to the common Tau form of brain pathology that accumulates in several different conditions, including Alzheimer’s disease, certain forms of dementia, and Parkinsonian syndromes, as well as chronic traumatic encephalopathy that occurs with repeated head injuries. The gene and its product may serve as a marker for loss of brain function with advancing age, and as a potential drug therapy target. More...04 Apr 2017
Mobile Device Rapidly Detects Zika and Related Viruses
A team of biologists and engineers have developed a smartphone-controlled, battery-operated, low-weight diagnostic technology that costs as little as USD 100 and can detect Zika, dengue, and chikungunya viruses within 30 minutes. The same platform can also be adapted to detect other human or animal pathogens. More...31 Mar 2017
Markers Predict Recurrence of Atrial Fibrillation after Ablation
Study suggests that certain circulating microRNA molecules are associated with the recurrence of the abnormal erratic heartbeats in some patients after ablation procedure, potentially providing markers that may help identify such patients in advance, as ablation therapy carries some risks and is expensive. More...30 Mar 2017
Gene Discovered Can Cause Sudden Cardiac Death
Researchers have found that mutations in the gene Cadherin 2 (CDH2) can lead to sudden death among young people and athletes with genetically inherited arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), which predisposes patients to cardiac arrest and is a major cause of unexpected death in seemingly healthy young people. More...22 Mar 2017
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