Molecular Diagnostics

First-of-Its-Kind High-Throughput Diagnostic Test for Infectious Vaginitis Uses Only One Swab
Accurate diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis (BV), vulvovaginal candidiasis (VVC), and Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) is vital in determining the proper treatment and reducing the possibilities of associated complications and the buildup of drug resistance. Now, a comprehensive diagnostic test directly detects the three most common infectious causes of vaginitis using a high-throughput molecular diagnostic platform for large laboratories. More...17 Mar 2023

Novel Biosensor to Detect DNA Damage in Real Time Could Revolutionize Cancer Treatment
Scientists have invented a new biosensor that utilizes fluorescence resonance energy transfer (FRET) to spot DNA double-strand breaks in real-time in living specimens. The biosensor has the potential to transform cancer treatment by providing doctors with an understanding of how cells respond to therapeutic treatments and also aid in the discovery of new DNA repair drugs. More...16 Mar 2023



Novel Test to Ensure Essential Treatment for Newborns with Serious Genetic Disease
Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have developed a new test that could markedly enhance the quality of life for infants with homocystinuria (HCU), a congenital disease that if left untreated could lead to severe complications. More...16 Mar 2023

Affordable Blood-Based Test Provides Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer
A newly-launched colorectal cancer (CRC) blood test improves screening compliance and consequently, the probability of survival while sharply bringing down CRC treatment costs and eliminating the need for fecal collection. More...16 Mar 2023

Novel Non-Sputum Based Technology Quickly and Easily Detects Active TB
Despite advancements in rapid molecular diagnostic techniques for tuberculosis (TB), there remains a significant need for a time-efficient, cost-effective, and non-sputum-based point-of-care (POC) test. Now, researchers at Wayne State University have discovered a new technology that can rapidly and easily detect active TB infection antibodies. More...16 Mar 2023
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Simple Blood Test Could Make It Easier to Diagnose Epilepsy
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Blood Test Detects Alzheimer's with 97% Accuracy 10 Years Before Symptoms Emerge
Blood Test Identifies Acute Myeloid Leukemia Patients Having Higher Relapse Risk
First Commercially Available Lab-Based Blood Test to Help Evaluate Concussion
ApoB Protein Testing More Accurately Predicts Heart Disease Risk than Testing for Cholesterol Alone
Awareness Announces Major Upgrades to Stat Fax 4700 ELISA Strip Reader
Single Blood Test Detects Various Tumor Types Less Invasively Than Tissue Biopsy
Genetic Test Predicts Whether Bowel Cancer Patients Can Benefit From Chemotherapy
New Method to Detect RNA Viruses More Effective and Faster than PCR Test
Revolutionary Blood Test Enables Early Detection of Coronary Heart Disease
New Device That Detects Cancer Cells Could Help Avoid Invasive Biopsy Surgeries
Blood Test Could Diagnose Brain Cancer, Track Progression and Guide Treatment
AI Accurately Predicts Cardiovascular Disease by Examining Genes in DNA of Heart Patients
Novel Saliva Collection Device Keeps Analytes Stable at Ambient Temperatures for Weeks
New Ultrafast 5-Minute PCR Technology Faster Than Self-Diagnosis Kits
Blood Test to Measure Key Molecule Could Help Diagnose Vascular Dementia
Compact POCT Platform Unlocks Multiplexing Potential of Real-Time PCR
Portable Real-Time PCR System Resolves Problems of Limited Lab Space and Fragmented Samples
Simple Blood Tests for Signaling Proteins Could Predict Cancer or Inflammation
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