Immunology
Biosensor Test System Developed Using Magnetic Nanoparticles
A new biosensor test system based on magnetic nanoparticles has been developed and it is designed to provide highly accurate measurements of the concentration of protein molecules in various samples, including opaque solutions or strongly colored liquids. More...14 Feb 2016

Aberrant Gene Expression Predicts Metastatic Endometrial and Lung Cancers
The spread of cancer cells from the initial site of occurrence, the primary site, to other secondary tissues is called metastasis, and contributes to poor or limited response of cancer cells to treatments, which results in death. More...10 Feb 2016



Immunochromatographic Test Evaluated to Diagnose Schistosomiasis
The Kato-Katz stool smear is the standard test for the diagnosis of Schistosoma mansoni infection but suffers from low sensitivity when infections intensities are moderate to low and therefore, misdiagnosed individuals remain untreated and contribute to the disease transmission. More...02 Feb 2016

New Approach to Aid in Diagnosing Lower Back Pain Revealed
In a clinical study, scientists have identified a potential new method, based on biochemical profiling of serum for circulating cytokines, that may assist in refining personalized diagnoses of disc diseases and possibly even in distinguishing between severe and mild conditions. More...27 Jan 2016

In Other News
Polymer-Based Rapid Test Visually Differentiates Tumor Cells
Novel Immunoassay Developed to Diagnose Dengue
Reduced PSA Screening May Delay Treatment for Earlier Onset Prostate Cancers
Hyaluronic Acid Turbidimetric Assay Compared to Standard Method
Magnetic Bead Fluorescent Immunoassay Detects Novel Inflammation Marker
Antibody Levels in Saliva Associated with Risk of Mortality
Potential Biomarker Found for HER2+ Breast Cancer Recurrence
Immunomarker Expression Clarified For Thoracic Tumors
New Method Diagnoses Deadly Fungal Lung Infection
Elevated Sex Hormone Levels Raise Risk of Uterine Fibroids
Urine Test Helps Diagnose Bladder Cancer
Protein Levels May Help Diagnose Bipolar Disorder
Blood Test Could Predict Rheumatoid Arthritis Risk
New Set of External Quality Assessment Programs Launched
Protein Biomarker Identifies Damaged Brain Wiring After Concussion
Novel Technology Diagnoses Stroke Quickly
One-Step Test Developed for Hepatitis C Virus Infection
Clinical Utility of Anti-Platelet Factor 4 ELISA Test Characterized
Childhood Concussions Detected by Blood Test
First Lab-in-a-Briefcase to Boost Global Early Diagnosis of Cancer
Early Warning Biomarker Found for Chronic Kidney Disease
Breakthrough Technology Characterizes Immune Response
Simple Affordable Diagnostic Kit Developed for Chikungunya
The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.







