Technology
Spatial Tissue Profiled by Imaging-Free Molecular Tomography
Spatially resolved molecular atlases help scientists understand where different types of cells are located in the body and map their gene expression in specific locations in tissues and organs. However, many sequencing modalities lack spatial counterparts. More...06 May 2021
Different Methods Compared for Isolating Fungal DNA
Mucormycosis (previously called zygomycosis) is a serious, but rare fungal infection, caused by a group of molds called mucormycetes. These molds live throughout the environment. Mucormycosis mainly affects people who are immunocompromised or diabetic. More...26 Apr 2021

Breath Test Determines Severity of Methylmalonic Acidemia Disease
Methylmalonic acidemia is a disorder in which the body cannot break down certain proteins and fats. The result is a buildup of a substance called methylmalonic acid in the blood. This condition is passed down through families and is one of several conditions called an "inborn error of metabolism." More...20 Apr 2021

Breast Cancer Histopathology Employs Infrared Spectroscopic Imaging
Digital analysis of cancer specimens using spectroscopic imaging coupled to machine learning is an emerging area that links spatially localized spectral signatures to tissue structure and disease. Breast histopathology, as an example of the broad relevance of these techniques, is critically important for clinical diagnoses. More...19 Apr 2021

Immunoassay Developed for Quantitative Detection of Serum Interleukin‐6
Interleukin‐6 (IL‐6) is a multifunctional protein and is primarily produced by macrophages, monocytes, fibroblasts, and T lymphocytes, and plays important roles in immune regulation, hematopoiesis, inflammation, and tumorigenesis. More...07 Apr 2021

NMR-Based Method Measures Circulating Blood Citrate Levels
Recent studies show that citrate is involved in several biological processes such as inflammation, cancer, insulin secretion, acetylation of histones, neurological development and hydroxylglutaric aciduria, indicating that it has functions beyond energy regulation. More...31 Mar 2021

PCR Method Identifies Microsatellite Instability in Tumor-Derived Samples
Sensitive detection of microsatellite instability (MSI) in tissue or liquid biopsies using next generation sequencing (NGS) has growing prognostic and predictive applications in cancer. However, the complexities of NGS make it cumbersome as compared to established multiplex-PCR detection of MSI. More...31 Mar 2021
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Quick Ultra-Sensitive System Identifies Multidrug-Resistant Bacteria
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Fast Antibacterial Susceptibility Testing by Measuring Electron Transfer Metabolism
Breath Ammonia Biomarker Predicts Kidney Function in CKD Patients
Paper Diagnostic Directly Measures Fibrinogen in Whole Blood
Fecal Immunochemical Test Assessed in Suspected Colorectal Cancer
Artificial Enzyme Increases Sensitivity of Alzheimer's Disease Immunoassay
Single-Molecule Tethering Detects Nucleic Acids and Microorganisms
New Technology Rapidly Diagnoses Sickle Cell Disease
An Electrochemical Bio-barcode Device for Home Disease Monitoring and Diagnosis
Novel CTC Culture Method Developed to Study Metastatic Cancer
Methods for Automated Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Compared
Use of Dried Blood Samples Facilitates Tracking of COVID-19 Antibodies
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