Molecular Diagnostics

Chromosomal Abnormalities Associated with Recurrent Miscarriage
Recurrent miscarriage, or the loss of two or more pregnancies, affects between 1% and 2% of couples. Chromosomal abnormalities are the major genetic cause of miscarriage and are detected by routine analysis in about 1 in 50 couples. More...11 Nov 2019

Use of Cell-free DNA Liquid Biopsy to Predict Glioblastoma Progression
Cancer researchers have demonstrated the potential clinical utility of liquid biopsy to measure plasma cell-free DNA (cfDNA) in patients with newly diagnosed glioblastoma in order to predict the progression of the disease. More...11 Nov 2019

Prostate Cancer Methylation Levels Linked to Epigenetic Profiles
Prostate cancer is cancer that occurs in the prostate, a small walnut-shaped gland in men that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes and transports sperm. Prostate cancer is one of the most common types of cancer in men. More...07 Nov 2019
Metabolomic Profiling Identifies ALL Patients at Risk for MRD and Cancer Relapse
Metabolomic profiling of bone marrow from patients suffering from acute lymphoblastomic leukemia was used to identify those who were at high risk of developing minimal residual disease and cancer relapse. More...07 Nov 2019

Enterovirus D type 111 Genetically and Phenotypically Characterized
Members of the species Enterovirus D (EV-D) remain poorly studied. The two first EV-D types (EV-D68 and EV-D70) have regularly caused outbreaks in humans since their discovery five decades ago but have been neglected until the recent occurrence of severe respiratory diseases due to EV-D68. More...06 Nov 2019


Metastatic Tumor Profiles Lead to Potential Treatment Targets
Metastatic cancer is a major cause of death and is associated with poor treatment efficacy. A better understanding of the characteristics of late-stage cancer is required to help adapt personalized treatments, reduce overtreatment and improve outcomes. More...05 Nov 2019
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Infrared Spectrometry Method Used for Triage of Brain Cancer Patients
Immune Processes Linked to Multiple Sclerosis Genetics
Methylation Signature Identified for Brain Metastases of Lung Cancer
PCR Kit Developed for Detection of Q-fever Pathogen
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Classified from Whole-Genome Sequencing
Multigene Testing for Breast Cancer Patients Proves Cost-Effective
New Blood Test Capable of Detecting Multiple Cancer Types
Two Different Mutations Identified as Cause of AML
Breath Analysis May Replace Blood Sampling to Monitor Drug Usage
Stunted Microbiota and Opportunistic Pathogen Colonize C-Section Birth
Parkinson’s Gene Mutation Linked to Higher Risk of Leukemia
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