Molecular Diagnostics

Bioelectronic Devices Capture and Release Tumor Cells for Early Cancer Diagnosis
Researchers have designed a bioelectronic device that could revolutionize the process of collecting circulating tumor cells non-invasively for understanding cell biology, as well as for cancer diagnosis, prognosis, and drug development. More...11 Sep 2023


Noninvasive Biomarker Tests Could Eliminate Painful Liver Biopsies
A consortium dedicated to investigating noninvasive tests for liver disease has achieved a significant milestone by demonstrating the effectiveness of five such blood and imaging biomarker tests, moving closer to regulatory approval. More...08 Sep 2023




Bench-Top Robotic Cell-Free DNA Extraction Workstation Automates NIPT Workflows
The new Yourgene MagBench Automated DNA Extraction Instrument and Kit is designed to provide clinical laboratories with an efficient and cost-effective bench-top robotic workstation for cell-free DNA extraction. More...06 Sep 2023
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