Molecular Diagnostics

Microsatellite Instability Assay Validated for Cancer Studies
Microsatellite instability (MSI) occurs when mismatch repair proteins (MMR) fail to fix a DNA replication error, leading to frame-shift mutations in a person's genetic code and non-functioning proteins. MSI has acted as a strong marker for genetic conditions such as Lynch syndrome that can lead to a variety of cancers. More...20 Nov 2018

Genetic Test Helps Patients Avoid Unnecessary Thyroid Surgery
A genetic test has been developed that can help avoid costly diagnostic surgery that involves removing one or both lobes of the thyroid gland, by reliably distinguishing between benign and cancerous thyroid nodules using a very small sample of cells. More...19 Nov 2018

Herpes Simplex Virus Assay, Sample-to-Answer Instrument Get FDA Clearance
Herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV2) is a widespread herpes virus, usually sexually transmitted and responsible for genital herpes. Herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV1) is a common virus life-long established in the peripheral nervous system. More...14 Nov 2018


RNA Defects Linked to Multiple Myeloma Progression
Multiple myeloma (MM) is the second most common type of blood cancer where cancer cells accumulate in the bone marrow, crowding out healthy blood cells. Studies on MM development have traditionally focused mostly on DNA abnormalities. More...14 Nov 2018

Blood Test Identifies Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
A test based on a protein biomarker found in the blood is the basis of a scoring system that distinguishes patients with clinical heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF) from healthy individuals and patients with risk factors but no heart failure. More...12 Nov 2018
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Ultrasensitive Screening Platform Detects Pathogenic Bacteria
Functional Genomic Landscape of AML Analyzed
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Chronic Inflammation Linked to Risk for Alzheimer's Disease
Fatal Prostate Cancer Differentiated from Manageable Cancer
High-Risk HPV Evaluated for Invasive Cervical Cancer
CD MicroRNA Marks Subtypes with Differing Outcomes
Novel Technology Enables Detection of Early-Stage Cancer
Epigenomic Method Developed to Detect Pancreatic Cancer
Multiple Myeloma Subtypes Linked to Patient Ancestry
Test Identifies More Treatable Cancer Mutations Than Biopsies
Rapid Test Detects Drugs of Abuse in Fingerprint Samples
Molecular Diagnostics Prevents Malaria in Blood Banks
Study Shows Zika Virus Persists in Body Fluids
Next-Gen Test Authorized for Minimal Residual Disease
Human Pegivirus Identified in Encephalitis Patients
Novel Fecal Biomarker Found for Colorectal Cancer
Individual HPV Types Linked to HIV Infection
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