Pathology
Polymer-Based Rapid Test Visually Differentiates Tumor Cells
A polymer-based rapid test has been developed which visually differentiates tumor cells from healthy cells in a tissue section through the use of a simple microscope. Surgeons can already use the test in the operating room which saves time and expenses. More...18 Jan 2016


Molecular Studies of Suppressor Gene Advance Understanding of Metastasis
A gene that is known to suppress the growth and spread of many types of cancer has the opposite effect in some forms of colorectal cancer and these findings may lay the foundation for new colorectal cancer treatments. More...17 Jan 2016

Reduced PSA Screening May Delay Treatment for Earlier Onset Prostate Cancers
The number of prostate needle biopsies has been reduced and patients who do undergo the procedure are significantly more likely to be diagnosed with high risk disease, suggesting that over-diagnosis and overtreatment may have been reduced. More...13 Jan 2016


High-Sensitivity Molecular Detection System Used in Cancer Screening
The current go-to method for reliable cancer diagnosis is tumor tissue biopsy, but this method is invasive, painful and expensive and it also only provides information of a single point in the evolution of the disease. More...04 Jan 2016

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Breast Cancer Diagnostic Blood Test Set for Imminent Availability
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Protein Biomarker Identifies Damaged Brain Wiring After Concussion
New H&E Tissue Staining Solution Sets New Standard in Histopathology
NuQ Blood Test Accurately Detects Lung Cancers
Germline Genes Mutations Associated with Pediatric Cancer Predisposition
Cancer Cells Detected Before They Form Metastases
Blood Test Detects When Breast Cancer Becomes Resistant to Treatment
Blood-Based Platelet RNA Tests Detects Cancer
Cerebrospinal Fluid Liquid Biopsy Characterizes Brain Tumors
DNA in Blood Tracks Cancer Development and Response
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