Molecular Diagnostics
Infant Stiff-Joint Syndromes Matched to Possible Genetic Origins
There are over 400 specific disorders that are, or can be, associated with multiple contractures in the newborn and a better understanding of disorders with contractures and their associated genetics is critical for accurate diagnosis and optimal treatment. More...25 May 2015
Advanced NGS Partnership Paves Way for More Accessible Personalized Medicine in Cancer
New next generation sequencing test panels have been developed to provide more affordable advanced NGS testing that can help doctors choose the most effective cancer treatments based on tumor type and an individual’s genetic profile, an important step towards making personalized medicine broadly accessible. First launch is of a NGS colon cancer test panel. More...24 May 2015
Telomere Biomarker Blood Test Predicts Cancer Years In Advance
Telomeres are sequences of DNA on the ends of chromosomes that stop them fraying and losing their integrity, but they gradually shorten as one ages and by the time one grow up they are half the length they were when a person was born, then they halve again as they enter old age. More...12 May 2015
Simple Assay Determines Lymphoma Subtypes Rapidly
Diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, the most common non-Hodgkin lymphoma, is subdivided into germinal center B-cell-like and activated B-cell-like subtypes, but these lymphomas are difficult to discriminate in routine diagnosis, impeding the development of treatments. More...28 Apr 2015
In Other News
Multiplex Nucleic Acid Suspension Bead Array Detects Filoviruses
Buccal Swabs Replace Phlebotomy for Postnatal and Pediatric DNA Collection
Blood Test Influences Clinical Decisions in Coronary Artery Disease
Gene Involved In Hereditary Neuroendocrine Tumors Identified
Dry-Reagent-Based Molecular Assay Facilitates Diagnosis of Buruli Ulcer
Biomarker Based Blood Test Detects Colorectal Cancer
Blood Test May Trump Standard for Early Down Syndrome Screening
Likelihood of Lymphoma Recurrence Can Be Predicted by Monitoring Blood Levels of Circulating Tumor DNA
Genetic Cause of Increased Leukemia Risk Identified
Gene Identified That Drives Aggressive Form of Breast Cancer
Point-of-Care Blood Test Evaluated for Ebola Virus Disease
Blood Test Sheds Light on Fragile X Syndrome
Common Bacteria May Become Antibiotic-Resistant Superbugs
Prognostic Marker Identified for Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma
New Method Tests for Cystic Fibrosis Infection Pathogens
Urinary Proteins Kidney Cancer Biomarkers
Genes Discovered Influence Risk of Developing Leprosy
Gene Expression Profile Identifies Autistic Infants and Toddlers
Blood-Based Test Developed for Diagnosing Alzheimer's Disease
New Tests Available for Cervical and Other Genital HPV Cancers
British Genomic Study Finds Fifteen New Breast Cancer Loci
Healthy-Looking Prostate Cells Mask Cancer-Causing Mutations
Rare Gene Variant Associated with Common Variable Immunodeficiency
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