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Image: A technical breakthrough for DNA imaging has been achieved that should quicken diagnosis of diseases for which analysis of DNA from single-cells is critical, such as early stage cancers and various pre-natal conditions (Photo courtesy of McGill University and Génome Québec Innovation Center).

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
Image: The nasal brushing test involves the insertion of a rigid fiber-optic rhinoscope into the patient’s nasal cavity. A sterile brush is then inserted alongside the scope to collect olfactory neurons by gently rolling along the mucosal surface (Photo courtesy of Dr. Gianluigi Zanusso, MD, PhD).

Nasal Test Developed to Diagnose Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease

A nasal brush test has been developed that can rapidly and accurately diagnose Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, an incurable and ultimately fatal neurodegenerative disorder.  More...
19 Aug 2014
Image: RNAscope detects TP63 mRNA expression in human prostate tissue (Photo courtesy of Advanced Cell Diagnostics).

RNA Biomarker Assay Now Manufactured According to Strict ISO Regulatory Criteria

A line of diagnostic kits that measures RNA biomarkers with single-molecule sensitivity is now being manufactured under the stringent requirements of ISO 13485:2003 certification.   More...
19 Aug 2014
Image: The photo on the left shows the entire three-in-one spectroscopy system on an easily transportable utility cart. The right photo is a close-up of the probe (Photo courtesy of the University of Texas, Austin).

Combined Spectroscopy System Rapidly Scans Skin Lesions for Cancer Signs

A team of biomedical engineers has designed an instrument for the rapid diagnosis of skin cancer that does not rely on examination of biopsy specimens.  More...
18 Aug 2014

Laboratory Automation System Installed to Increase Throughput Capacity for Large Clinical Trials

Automation will first be used to accelerate the testing of blood samples in an expanded colorectal cancer screening trial.  More...
18 Aug 2014
Image: The SmartCycler System for Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction (Photo courtesy of Cepheid).

Whole Blood DNA Extraction Methods Compared

In the clinical laboratory, nucleic acids are routinely isolated from various types of specimen, including blood, sputum, cerebrospinal fluid, stool, urine, buccal swabs, and respiratory specimens, for use in a wide array of molecular diagnostic tests.  More...
14 Aug 2014
Image: The single cell gel electrophoresis assay or “comet” test (Photo courtesy of the Belgian BioElectroMagnetics Group).

Sensitivity of White Blood Cell DNA to Damage from UV Light Distinguishes Cancer Patients from Healthy Individuals

A simple test that measures the extent of damage to white blood cell DNA caused by exposure to ultraviolet light has the potential to detect individuals with cancer before the appearance of any detectable symptoms.  More...
13 Aug 2014
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