Molecular Diagnostics
New Molecular Test Identifies Colorectal Cancer
Colorectal cancer is one of the leading causes of cancer-related deaths worldwide, with more than 600,000 deaths each year. Among individuals undergoing treatment for the disease, recurrence occurs in 30% to 50% of all cases. The majority of these cases present in the first two to three years following initial diagnosis and treatment. More...23 Aug 2017
CRISPR Technology Identifies Cancer-Causing Genes
Researchers have identified specific gene combinations that can cause the brain cancer glioblastoma, using their newly developed modified CRISPR technology that can also pinpoint triggers and primary drivers of other types cancers. Thus the new technology could help improve diagnostics, as well as in finding more specific targets for developing more effective drugs. More...22 Aug 2017
Liquid Biopsy Approach Inspired by Swarm Behavior
Researchers have designed an algorithm for blood sample analysis where, rather than testing for evidence of cancer DNA or protein biomarkers, they test for tumor cell RNA absorbed by circulating platelets – i.e. thrombocytes. In a new study, they designed the test to diagnose non-small cell lung cancers (NSCLCs), which make up the majority of lung cancer cases, and achieved ~90% accuracy on a validation control group. More...21 Aug 2017
Cytokine Concentration Linked to Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
More than one million people in the USA suffer from chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephomyelitis and designated by the acronym ME/CFS. It is a disease with no known cure or even reliably effective treatments. More...16 Aug 2017
Mutations Related to Hereditary Neuroendocrine Tumors
Pheochromocytomas and paragangliomas are rare neuroendocrine tumors with a strong hereditary component and half the genes whose alterations confer hereditary susceptibility to develop this condition code for enzymes involved in the Krebs cycle. More...16 Aug 2017
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