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Molecular Diagnostics

Long-Read Genome Sequencing Diagnoses Rare Condition

Carney complex arises from mutations in the Protein Kinase CAMP-Dependent Type I Regulatory Subunit Alpha (PRKAR1A) gene, and is characterized by increased risk for several tumor types, particularly in the heart and hormone-producing glands, such as ovaries, testes, adrenal glands, pituitary gland and thyroid. More...
06 Jul 2017
Image: Cytomegalovirus. According to a new study, HIV-positive women with cytomegalovirus (CMV) in their urine at the time of labor and delivery are over five times likelier to transmit HIV than HIV-positive women without CMV (Photo courtesy of the CDC).

Women with HIV Frequently Pass CMV to Infant

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) can impair fetal growth, and babies born with the virus can have damage to the brain, liver, lung and spleen, as well as hearing loss. More...
05 Jul 2017
Image: The BD MAX Vaginal Panel is designed for use with the BD MAX system (Photo courtesy of BD Diagnostics).

PCR Test for Vaginal Pathogens Approved for Use

A molecular diagnostic test that identifies the three pathogens most commonly associated with vaginitis has been approved for sale as a diagnostic tool in the United States. More...
03 Jul 2017

Immunoassay Used to Diagnose Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

An enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) has been developed to detect autoantibodies in polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a method that could pave the way for a quicker, more efficient way to diagnose this elusive condition, where the etiology is unclear. More...
30 Jun 2017
Image: Researchers suggest couples who are undergoing pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in order to avoid transmission of genetic diseases should also have their embryos screened for abnormal numbers of chromosomes at the same time (Photo courtesy of OBS News).

Biopsy Screening for Genetic Diseases Improves Pregnancy Rates

Couples, who are undergoing pre-implantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in order to avoid transmission of inherited diseases, such as Duchenne muscular dystrophy or cystic fibrosis, should also have their embryos screened for abnormal numbers of chromosomes at the same time. More...
29 Jun 2017
Image: The ABI-Prism 3500 genetic analyzer (Photo courtesy of Applied Biosystems).

Lab Evidence Confirms Outbreak of Haff Disease

Haff disease is a syndrome of unexplained rhabdomyolysis following consumption of certain types of fish, and it is caused by an unidentified toxin. Rhabdomyolysis is a clinical syndrome caused by injury to skeletal muscle that results in release of muscle cell contents into the circulation. More...
28 Jun 2017
Image: A colorized negative stained transmission electron micrograph (TEM) depicting influenza virus ultrastructural morphology (Photo courtesy of the CDC).

Novel Immune Biomarker Distinguishes Respiratory Infections

A novel immune biomarker has been identified that discriminates between influenza and bacteria in patients with suspected respiratory infection. More...
27 Jun 2017
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