Molecular Diagnostics
Low-Cost Genetic Test Can Distinguish Bacterial from Viral Infections
Upon identifying a set of seven relevant genes, a breakthrough rapid blood test has been developed that, with further development and testing, may soon enable physicians to determine if a patient has a bacterial or viral infection. More...19 Jul 2016
Rapid Genetic Test Developed for an Often Fatal Mitochondrial Disease
Researchers have discovered disease-causing inherited mutations in the TMEM126B gene and developed a test providing rapid diagnosis of related mitochondrial disorders. Defects in TMEM126B cause problems with energy generation in muscles, and can lead to muscular weakness, blindness, fatal heart failure, liver failure, learning disability, diabetes, and seizures. There is currently no cure and affected children often die in early infancy. More...19 Jul 2016
Detection of Circulating Tumor DNA Predicts Colon Cancer Recurrence
A team of American and Australian cancer researchers has demonstrated that circulating fragments of tumor DNA (ctDNA) could serve as a biomarker for identifying patients with high risk of recurrence of colon cancer. More...18 Jul 2016
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Circulating MicroRNAs Predict Future Fatal Myocardial Infarction
Spatial Transcriptomics Technique Enables Visualization of Gene Expression in Tissues
MicroRNAs Predict Disease Progression in Brain Tumors
Automated Extraction of FFPE Tissue for High-Risk HPV Testing
Lung Pathogens Detected Faster by Molecular-Based Method
Unsuspected Bacterial Link to Bile Duct Cancer Discovered
Faulty Genetic Instructions Drive Deadly Leukemia in Adults
Brain Infections Diagnosed Using Next-Generation Sequencing
Liquid Biopsy Biomarkers for Aggressive Prostate Cancer Discovered
Biochip Combines Graphene Electronics and DNA Strand Displacement for Detection of Polymorphism Mutations
Multiplex Molecular Test Developed for Three Arboviruses
Liquid Biopsy Urine Test Detects Mutations In Lung Cancer
Earliest Stage of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Analyzed
Urinary Round Cells Predict Need For Hemodialysis
New Methylation Test Determines Cervical Cancer Risk
Wide-ranging Genomic Study Links Migraine-Related Genes to the Vascular System
Blood Test Predicts Personalized Depression Treatment
Two New Types Of Childhood Leukemia Discovered
Biomarkers Could Give Cancer Patients Better Survival Estimates
Comprehensive Liquid Biopsy Guides Metastatic Cancer Treatment
Genes Identified That Increase Children's Risk Of Blood Infection
Mobile Suitcase Laboratory Rapid Detects Visceral Leishmaniasis
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