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Image: FoundationOne liquid biopsy assays were used to study the association of circulating tumor DNA and circulating tumor cells after neoadjuvant chemotherapy with disease recurrence in patients with triple-negative breast cancer (Photo courtesy of Foundation Medicine).

Circulating Tumor DNA Associated with Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Recurrence

Patients with early-stage triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC) are frequently treated with neoadjuvant chemotherapy, based on the increased risk for recurrence and death associated with this category of tumors. More...
27 Jul 2020
Image: The RaDaR (Residual Disease and Recurrence) assay detects circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) found in the bloodstream (Photo courtesy of Inivata).

CtDNA Assay for Cancer Recurrence, MRD Applications Demonstrated

Circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) is found in the bloodstream and refers to DNA that comes from cancerous cells and tumors. Most DNA is inside a cell's nucleus. As a tumor grows, cells die and are replaced by new ones. The dead cells get broken down and their contents, including DNA, are released into the bloodstream. More...
22 Jul 2020
Image: A blue tumor organoid surrounded by red NK cells (Photo courtesy of Isaac Chan, MD, PhD).

Cancer Cells Reprogram Immune Cells to Assist in Metastasis

Natural killer (NK) cells, a type of immune cell, are known to limit metastasis by inducing the death of cancer cells, but metastases still form in patients, so there must be ways for cancer cells to escape. More...
20 Jul 2020
Image: Arrhythmic Gut Microbiome Signatures Predict Risk of Type 2 Diabetes (Photo courtesy of Technical University of Munich).

Type 2 Diabetes Associated with Arrhythmic Daily Gut Microbe

Type 2 diabetes (T2D), formerly known as adult-onset diabetes, is a form of diabetes that is characterized by high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and relative lack of insulin. Common symptoms include increased thirst, frequent urination, and unexplained weight loss. More...
16 Jul 2020
Image: The Oncotype DX Genomic Prostate Score (GPS) test is a strong independent predictor of prostate cancer-specific death and disease progression (metastases) at 10 years in men with localized prostate cancer (Photo courtesy of Genomic Health).

Gene Genomic Prostate Score Test Evaluated as Prognosis Predictor

Molecular assays, including multi-gene expression assays, are increasingly used clinically to improve risk stratification for men with newly diagnosed prostate cancer (PCa). More...
13 Jul 2020
Image: RNA from all bodily organs is present in the blood and can be used to detect pregnancy complications (Photo courtesy of Illumina).

Early-Onset Preeclampsia Risk Reflected in Circulating Maternal Transcripts

Preeclampsia is a poorly understood pregnancy-associated disorder. Often marked by hypertension, preeclampsia can lead to severe complications including internal bleeding, seizures, stroke, premature birth, and death. More...
13 Jul 2020
Image: The Idylla system is a fully-automated, real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) based molecular testing system designed to offer results in a minimal amount of time (Photo courtesy of Biocartis).

Rapid Genomic Profiling of Colon Cancers Improves Therapy Selection

Colorectal cancer is a malignant tumor arising from the inner wall of the large intestine (colon) or rectum. Colorectal cancer is the third leading cause of cancer in both men and women in the USA. Most colorectal cancers develop from polyps. Removal of colon polyps can aid in the prevention of colorectal cancer. More...
09 Jul 2020
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