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

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

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

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

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