Molecular Diagnostics

RT-PCR Evaluated for Taenia Detection
Taenia solium, the pork tapeworm, and the cause of neurocysticercosis (NCC), has significant socioeconomic impacts on communities in developing countries. This disease, along with taeniasis is estimated to infect 2.5 to five million people globally. More...27 Jul 2017

Bacterium Actively Drives CRC Tumor Growth
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a leading cause of cancer-related death. The recognition that microbial agents can contribute to the development of CRC raises hope for improving CRC diagnosis and treatment by incorporating both microbial and patient characteristics into clinical strategies. More...27 Jul 2017

Specific MicroRNA Identifies Glioblastoma Subtypes
Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), an extremely aggressive brain cancer, is a very complex disease. It is characterized by a fast-growing tumor in the brain composed of many subpopulations of cells, including glioblastoma stem cells, which play a crucial role in glioblastoma initiation, expansion and therapy-resistance. More...26 Jul 2017

Genomic Variants Contribute to Cognitive Impairment
Genetic alterations of rare deletions or duplications of small DNA segments, called copy number variants (CNVs), have been known to increase risk of neurodevelopmental disorders such as schizophrenia, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability. More...26 Jul 2017

Molecular Testing Evaluated for Thyroid Nodules
Thyroid nodules are a common clinical concern and increasing use of diagnostic imaging likely explains a large part of the increased incidence of thyroid nodules and the subsequent diagnosis of thyroid cancer that has been observed during the last three decades. More...26 Jul 2017
New Gene Mutation Associated with Fanconi Anemia
Fanconi anemia is a rare genetic disease characterized by bone marrow failure heralded by low platelet counts and unusually large red blood cells. Mutations in over 20 genes have been identified as causative for Fanconi anemia, which encode proteins commonly involved in DNA repair mechanisms. More...25 Jul 2017
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