Molecular Diagnostics

LAMP Assay Detects Clonorchiasis in Human Samples
Clonorchiasis is prevalent in the Far East, and a major health problem in endemic areas. Infected persons may experience, if not treated, serious complications such as bile stone formation, pyogenic cholangitis, and even cholangiocarcinoma. More...26 Oct 2017

Novel Blood Test Identifies Pathogens in Suspected Sepsis
A diagnostic test that can accurately identify the cause of sepsis is important to determine the most effective and appropriate antimicrobial therapy; however, a causative pathogen is not always identified in a large percentage of sepsis cases. More...26 Oct 2017


Whole Genome Sequencing Identifies New Autism Signature
Current genetic tests for autism scan broad portions of the genome for DNA insertions or deletions that have previously been linked to autism. Other tests look for changes in the DNA building blocks of certain genes, but these tests flag only about 10% to 30% of cases. More...25 Oct 2017


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Biomarker Predicts Cancer Aggressiveness and Drug Susceptibility
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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
Paper-based Immunoassay Distinguishes Zika and Dengue Infections
Another Key Gene Discovered for Alzheimer’s Disease
Genetic Test Discovered for Predicting Cancer Recurrence
New Markers Revealed for Severe Multiple Sclerosis
Rapid Alternative to Standard Safety Tests Introduced
Discovered Inherited Syndrome Predisposes Body to Cancer
Gene Variants Predict Child Neuroblastoma Risk
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