Molecular Diagnostics


Ultrafast, Ultra-Sensitive Protein Detection Method Enables Ultra-Early Disease Diagnosis
Methods to analyze trace amounts of proteins based on antigen–antibody reaction enable diagnosis at an early stage of many diseases, including cancer, dementia, and microbial infections. Now, a team of scientists has discovered a new principle underlying light-induced acceleration of antigen–antibody reaction, allowing for simple, ultrafast, and highly sensitive detection of proteins. More...23 Dec 2022

Extremely Sensitive Fluorescence Lateral Flow Reader Detects Even Low Positives Results
Presently, fluorescence lateral flow tests represent an affordable alternative to the PCR tests guaranteeing a high sensitivity and specificity. Now, an off-the-shelf lateral flow reader designed to scan fluorescence-labeled lateral flow tests represents a fundamental advance in this field. More...22 Dec 2022

Late-Onset Ataxia Linked to Repeat Expansion in FGF14 Gene
There are many causes of cerebellar ataxia including, among others, gluten ataxia, autoimmunity to Purkinje cells or other neural cells in the cerebellum, CNS vasculitis, multiple sclerosis, infection, bleeding, infarction, tumors, direct injury, toxins, genetic disorders and neurodegenerative diseases (such as progressive supranuclear palsy and multiple system atrophy). More...20 Dec 2022



POC Molecular TB Test Could Enable Clinicians to Begin Appropriate Treatment Immediately
A new molecular TB testing system currently under development aims to provide highly accurate results at a low price at the point of care, enabling clinicians to immediately commence appropriate treatment and patient management to maximize health outcomes and minimize further spread of infection. More...15 Dec 2022
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