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Image:  The Becton Dickinson fluorescent activated cell sorter FACScan (Photo courtesy of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine).

Noninvasive Method Captures Circulating Tumor Cells

A clinically proven, noninvasive fluorescence virus-guided capture system of human colorectal circulating tumor cells from blood samples for genetic testing has been introduced. More...
24 Jul 2014
Image: Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM) (Photo courtesy of the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine).

Brain Tumor Chemotherapy Biomarkers Identified

Cancer researchers have identified a new biomarker that they believe can predict whether glioblastoma multiformes, the most common and aggressive type of malignant brain tumor, will be susceptible to chemotherapy. More...
24 Jul 2014
Image: The Accuri C6 flow cytometer (Photo courtesy of BD Bioscience).

Multiple Genes Discovered Are Key to Kidney Cancer

A genomic analysis of clear cell renal cell carcinoma, the most common form of kidney cancer, has uncovered 31 genes that are fundamental to the development, growth and spread of the cancer.  More...
14 Jul 2014

New Approach Identifies Multiple Melanoma Drug Resistance Biomarkers

A recent paper described the use of liquid chromatography-multiple reaction monitoring mass spectrometry for assessing melanoma biomarkers in the blood in order to determine the effectiveness of chemotherapy.  More...
14 Jul 2014
Image: The Cytosponge, a non-endoscopic test for collecting cells from the esophagus, in gelatin capsule (right) and expanded (left) (Photo courtesy of Cambridge Cancer Center).

Genetic Test Improves Prognosis for Esophageal Cancer

The genetic basis of why some people with a serious complication of acid reflux known as Barrett's esophagus go on to develop esophageal cancer has been determined.   More...
13 Jul 2014
Image: Illumina’s Infinium Human Methylation BeadChip Kits (Photo Courtesy of University of Munster).

Blood Test Developed to Indicate Breast Cancer Risk

A simple blood test to help predict the likelihood of a woman developing breast cancer has been developed, as the idea that genetic mutations are the sole contributors to the development of the disease is changing.  More...
10 Jul 2014
Image: Histology of squamous cell carcinoma of the bladder (Photo courtesy of British Columbia Cancer Agency).

Simple Urine Test Diagnoses Bladder Cancer Early

A highly-specialized urine test can detect bladder cancer as much as three to six months earlier than an invasive cystoscopy procedure and can help physicians diagnose the disease at an initial stage, when treatment might be more effective.   More...
03 Jul 2014
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