Technology

New QC Reagents Compatible with Multiple Immunoassay Platforms
A new set of infectious disease (serology) quality control reagents is designed to deliver a cost-effective, high-quality solution for the analysis of infectious diseases, while producing repeatable trustworthy results on various immunoassay platforms. More...22 Sep 2019


Automated Collection of CTCs Improves Prostate Cancer Diagnosis
A recent paper described the benefits of circulating tumor cell (CTC) analysis for improving the diagnosis of aggressive prostate cancer beyond currently used PSA (prostate specific antigen) measurement, biopsy and/or MRI imagery. More...16 Sep 2019
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CTC Purification Enables Identification of Cancer-Linked Genetic Arrangements
The use of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) as a surrogate tumor source for molecular profiling of disease offers a potential noninvasive diagnostic solution for understanding underlying tumor biology, guiding treatment interventions, and monitoring disease progression. More...29 Aug 2019

Urinary Hydration Markers Tested for Storage Condition Validity
Fluid balance is an aspect of the homeostasis of organisms in which the amount of water in the organism needs to be controlled, via osmoregulation and behavior, such that the concentrations of electrolytes in the various body fluids are kept within healthy ranges. More...27 Aug 2019
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Electronic Device May Help Diagnose Early Bladder Cancer
Smartphone-Based Device Used for Influenza Virus Detection
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Novel Diagnostic Device Profiles Population of Gut Microbiome
White Blood Cell Population May Serve as MS Biomarker
Methods Evaluated to Detect Asymptomatic Visceral Leishmaniasis
New Systems Offer Cost-Effective Urinalysis at Any Lab Scale
Microfluidic Device Isolates Circulating Tumor Cell Clusters
Ion-Selective Electrode Methods Compared for Electrolytes
Graphene-Based Transistor Detects Bacteria in Microdroplets
New Method Rapidly Monitors Sickle Cell Disease
Microfluidic Motility Device Indicates Likelihood of Breast Tumor Metastasis
3D-Printed Device Detects Biomarkers of Preterm Birth
Novel 3D-Printed Technology Lowers Cost of ELISA
Bioimpedance Spectroscopy Preferred for Post-Breast Surgery Lymphedema Risk
Increased Bleb Formation Characterizes Metastatic Cancer Cells
Novel Stress Biomarker Measurement Method Uses UV Range
Technology Developed to Capture Tumor Cells
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