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Image: miRCURY Locked Nucleic Acid (LNA) Universal RT microRNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) kit (Photo courtesy of Exiqon).

Blood Levels of Genetic Material Predict Thyroid Cancer Recurrence

Elevated blood levels of the genetic material micro ribonucleic acid after surgery may indicate a higher possibility of recurrence post thyroidectomy.   More...
18 Nov 2013

Assay for Risk of Kidney-Allograft Rejection Receives CE Marking Approval

European CE marking approval was recently granted for a sensitive, solid-phase assay for the characterization of donor-specific antibodies that distinguish complement binding antibodies from non-complement binding antibodies.   More...
18 Nov 2013
Image: The PyroMark Q96 ID instrument for quantitative analysis of genetic or epigenetic DNA modifications using Pyrosequencing technology (Photo courtesy of Qiagen).

Biomarkers Could Lead to Early Diagnosis of Colorectal Cancer

An understanding of early genetic and epigenetic changes in colorectal cancer would aid in diagnosis and prognosis for patients suffering from this disease.   More...
14 Nov 2013

Microfluidic Probe Evaluated as a Device for Diagnosing Cancer

A compact and easy-to-use device may help understand tumor heterogeneity and assist in personalized treatment strategies.  More...
12 Nov 2013
Image: Immunohistochemistry of paraffin-embedded human ovary tumor using P53 antibody (Photo courtesy of Proteintech).

Genetic Errors Identified in 12 Major Cancer Types

The latest sequencing and analysis methods have been used to identify somatic variants across thousands of tumors, and 127 significantly mutated genes were detected.   More...
07 Nov 2013
Image: Very high magnification micrograph of a chondroblastoma (H&E stain) (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons).

Rare Bone Tumors Distinguished by Specific Histone Mutations

British cancer researchers have identified two mutations that seem to be limited to distinct types of rare benign bone tumors.  More...
07 Nov 2013
Image: The VivaScope 1500 multilaser imaging system and fluorophore (Photo courtesy of Caliber ID).

Skin Cancers and Diseases Diagnosed Optically

A noninvasive real-time optical system enables doctors to perform biopsies of living tissue without cutting into the skin.  More...
07 Nov 2013
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