Molecular Diagnostics

Genetic Mutations Causing CFZ Syndrome Identified
Researchers have identified gene mutations that cause, via a defect in myoblasts fusion, the rare inherited muscle disorder Carey-Fineman-Ziter Syndrome (CFZS), and have thereby also uncovered a mechanism underlying muscle development. More...
18 Jul 2017




Yeast-Based Tool Developed for Pathogen Detection
The monitoring of global pathogen burden has been traditionally limited to a small number of specialized centers, but more effective detection could be performed in real time by making accurate diagnostics accessible at the point of care. More...13 Jul 2017

Liquid Biopsy Blood Tests Detect CtDNA
The so-called “liquid biopsies” blood tests that detect circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA), may not only sound an early alert that a treatment’s effect is diminishing, but may also help explain why, and sometimes offering clues about what to do next. More...12 Jul 2017

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