Technology

Cutaneous Leishmaniasis Diagnosed by Press Imprint Smear
The diagnostic method of choice for cutaneous leishmaniasis historically has been microscopic demonstration of the parasite and isolation of the protozoa in culture and detection of parasite DNA by molecular diagnostic methods. More...28 Aug 2014

Breakthrough DNA Analysis Technology to Hasten Problem Diagnosis
Researchers have achieved a technical breakthrough that should result in speedier diagnosis of diseases for which analysis of DNA from single-cells is critical, such as early stage cancers and various prenatal conditions. More...25 Aug 2014



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