Molecular Diagnostics


Zika Virus Persists Longer in Cutaneous Capillary Blood
Zika virus disease is caused by a virus transmitted primarily by Aedes mosquitoes. People with Zika virus disease can have symptoms including mild fever, skin rash, conjunctivitis, muscle and joint pain, malaise or headache. More...02 Nov 2017

Genetic Mutation Linked to New Form of Diabetes
Finding the genetic cause of rare familial diabetes (monogenic diabetes) provides new biological insights into human pancreas development and function, as well as potentially novel therapeutic targets with important treatment implications. More...02 Nov 2017

Viral Marker Predicts Flu Severity in Infected Patients
Influenza A viruses are the causative agents of annual epidemics, sporadic zoonotic outbreaks and occasionally pandemics. Worldwide, acute respiratory infections caused by influenza A viruses continue to be one of the main causes of acute illness and death. More...01 Nov 2017

Genetic Testing Recommended for Children at Risk for Retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma is a cancer that starts in the retina at the very back of the eye. It can also spread to other parts of the body, including the brain and bones. There are approximately 350 new cases diagnosed each year in the USA. More...31 Oct 2017


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LAMP Assay Detects Clonorchiasis in Human Samples
Next-Generation Immunoassay Developed for Chagas Diseases
Novel Blood Test Identifies Pathogens in Suspected Sepsis
New Genetic Risk Factors Identified for Peanut Allergy
Whole Genome Sequencing Identifies New Autism Signature
New Risk Variants Identified for Restless Legs Syndrome
Liquid Biopsy for Retinoblastoma Discovered
Genetic Decoding Improved for Neurodevelopmental Disorders
Biomarker Predicts Cancer Aggressiveness and Drug Susceptibility
Mitochondrial DNA Copy Number Improves CVD Risk Prediction
Bacterial Composition Linked to Breast Cancer
Preeclampsia Triggered By Gene Activity
Gene Pair Distinguishes Forms of Prostate Cancer
Rapid Method Determines Antibiotic Susceptibility
Genetic Testing Determines Safest Dose of Blood Thinner
Rapid Screening Test Developed for Ebola Virus
Technology Diagnoses Pneumonia Caused by Undetected Pathogens
Liquid Biopsy Test Outperforms Prostate Cancer PCA3 Test
Rapid Diagnostic Used in Sepsis Management
Predatory Bacteria Found in Lung Microbiome of CF Patient
Biomarkers of Sickle Cell and Hemoglobin SC Compared
Pre-Op Test Can Detect Some Pancreatic Cancers
Blood Test Predicts Patient Response to Immunotherapy
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