Molecular Diagnostics


New Gene Associated With Familial High Cholesterol
The gene that explains one quarter of all familial hypercholesterolemia with very high blood cholesterol has been revealed. Familial hypercholesterolemia is the most common genetic disorder leading to premature death, found in 1 in 200 people. More...26 May 2016

Dengue Rapid Diagnostic Tests Recycled For Serotyping
Dengue virus infection causes major public health problems in tropical and subtropical areas, but in many endemic areas, inadequate access to laboratory facilities is a major obstacle to surveillance and study of dengue epidemiology. More...25 May 2016

Norovirus Assays Compared In Acute Gastroenteritis Patients
Noroviruses (NoVs) are the most common cause of acute viral gastroenteritis worldwide and they affect all age group and are frequently involved in outbreaks in communal facilities, such as hospitals, schools, prisons, cruise ships. More...24 May 2016

Innovative Gene Testing Technology Finds Cancer Risks
A new method has been developed for identifying mutations and prioritizing variants in breast and ovarian cancer genes, which will not only reduce the number of possible variants for doctors to investigate, but also increase the number of patients that are properly diagnosed. More...19 May 2016

HPV Infection Identified In Self-Collected Vaginal Swabs
High risk, potentially cancer causing human papillomavirus infections (HPV) are common among women in the developing world, but self-sampling with vaginal swabs may provide materials that screen as accurately as the more labor-intensive approach using cervical samples obtained by clinicians. More...19 May 2016

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Combining Two Diagnostic Tests Drastically Reduces Cancer Miss Rates
CRISPR-based Technology Enables High-Resolution Zika Detection On Low-Cost Paper Discs
Diagnostic Tests For Lung And Colon Cancer Launched In Europe
Non-Invasive Prostate Cancer Test Developed Using Exosomal RNA
Field-Applicable Molecular Test Diagnoses Tegumentary Leishmaniasis
Bacterial Vaginosis Assessed By Molecular Methods
Novel Multiplexed Digital Immunohistochemistry Used On Tissue Sections
New Strategy Broadens Detection of Breast & Ovarian Cancer Gene Variants
Liver Cancer May Be Diagnosed from Altered Sugar Metabolism
Genetic Test Reduces Post-Surgery Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer Patients
Noninvasive Test Detects Colorectal Cancer in Unscreened Patients
Patterns of MicroRNA Expression Distinguish Patients with Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis
Genetic Link Confirmed Between DCIS And Invasive Disease
DNA-Based Test Determines Degree Of Liver Fibrosis
Genomics Makeup of Colorectal Tumors Predicts Immune Response
Pathway Implicated in Development of Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Blood Test Detects Genetic Mutations in Lung Cancer
Genetic Testing for Breast Cancer Patients Expanded
Blood Test Evaluated for Suspected Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease
Association Found Between MC1R Variant and Melanoma Risk
Prostate Needle Biopsy Biomarker Predicts Tumor Aggressiveness
Gene Test Identifies Patients with High Risk Colon Cancer
Improved “Liquid Biopsy” Technique Enhances Tumor DNA Detection
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