Molecular Diagnostics

Gene Signatures and Biomarkers Predict RA Onset
Rheumatoid arthritis is characterized by joint inflammation leading to destruction of bone and cartilage. Since structural joint damage is irreversible, early recognition and treatment is a key focus in an effort to halt the progression of the disease. More...28 Jun 2018

Extracellular RNA Helps Diagnose Medical Conditions
For some diseases, biomarkers can be used to determine how far the illness has advanced, but not shed light on how quickly it will progress in the future. Circulating extracellular RNAs (exRNAs) have the potential to serve as biomarkers for a wide range of medical conditions. More...28 Jun 2018


Metagenomics Uncover Pathogens and Drug-Resistance Genes
Metagenomics, and even metatranscriptomics, are enabling clinicians and scientists to tease out pathogens from an assortment of microbes. Scientists are beginning to show that metagenomics can pick up the same microbes that culturing does and may even spot ones missed by culturing. More...26 Jun 2018



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Leprosy Neural Impairment Diagnosis Evaluated by Tests
Link Found Between Alcohol, Genes and Heart Failure
Chromosome Study Leads to Counseling Pregnant Women
Mutations Missed in Congenital Disease Screening
Vitamin D Levels Associated with Type 2 Diabetes
Fluorescent-Polymer Sensor Test Detects Liver Fibrosis
Protein Biomarker Found for Early-Stage Lung Cancer
Topical Nanotechnology Simplifies Skin Disease Diagnosis
Sequencing Enables Precise Match for Blood Transfusions
New Test More Accurate for Determining Prostate Cancer Risk
Electronic Chip Captures Pancreatic Cancer Exosomes for Analysis
Study Shows Labs Should Specify HPV Assay Used
Genome Sequencing Increases Sensitivity of Carrier Screens
Hereditary Breast Cancer Tests Double Detection Rate
Genetic Variations Increase Heart Attack Risk for Statin Patients
Genetic Predisposition Validated in Medulloblastoma
Specific Biomarker Discovered for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Tool Predicts Deadly Form of Mycosis Fungoides
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