Molecular Diagnostics


New Generation Graphene-Based PCT/CRP IVD Test to Give Results Within Minutes
The first proof of concept graphene-based diagnostic test to immediately identify patients who need antibiotic treatment is currently under development and will be among a pipeline of affordable, portable, easy-to-use, graphene-based IVD products, which will at least match the performance of the most advanced hospital laboratory, but at the POC. More...20 Jul 2022


Novel Tweak Increases Ability of Liquid Biopsy to Detect Circulating Cancer Cells
The sensitivity of an automated system that isolates, photographs, and counts circulating tumor cells from liquid biopsy blood samples was increased by adding an anti- chaperonin antibody to the assay platform. More...19 Jul 2022

New Blood Test Can Identify and Confirm Neurodegenerative Disease
The first widely accessible Neurofilament Light Chain (NfL) test that provides direct evidence of neurodegeneration and neuronal injury is expected to provide significant benefits in supporting more effective diagnosis and treatment of many disorders. More...15 Jul 2022

Researchers Create Highly Accurate Non-Invasive Test for Major Liver Diseases
Researchers have developed a liquid biopsy test that will allow for the determination of staging of both non-alcoholic steato-hepatitis (NASH) and liver fibrosis without recurring to invasive liver biopsy. More...15 Jul 2022

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Simple Blood Test May Help Improve Accuracy of Lung Cancer Screenings
Direct-From-Blood Molecular Diagnostic Test Enables Early Detection of Lyme Disease
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New Molecular Assay Tests for Five Respiratory Viruses in Less than Three Hours
Circulating Phosphorylated Tau Proteins Linked to Postoperative Delirium
Novel Liquid Biopsy Platform Could Diagnose Disease State from Any Body Fluid
First of Its Kind Test Detects Gastric Cancer Before Symptoms Appear
Bio-Rad Launches Synthetic Negative and HAI Negative Run Controls
Simple Blood Test Detects Early Liver Cancer in At-Risk Patients
Portable HPV Test Enables Early Detection of Cervical Cancer at POC
Clinical Genomic Profiling Recommended for Bone Sarcoma Patients
Pocket-Sized Devices Enable Real-Time DNA and RNA Sequencing Anywhere
System Separates Circulating Tumor Cells from Blood Samples, Improves Cancer Diagnostics
Turn-Key PCR Solution Enables On-Site, Near Patient Testing for Monkeypox Virus
Elevated Polyamine Levels in Urine and Saliva May Be Diagnostic for Head and Neck Cancer
Nanopore-based miRNA Analysis Detects Early Stage Bile Duct Cancer
Mobile Testing Platform Performs World's Fastest Multiplex PCR and RT-PCR Analysis
RT-PCR Test Detects Monkeypox Virus Delivers Results in 90 Minutes
Blood Test to Assess Nerve Damage Could Also Detect Alzheimer’s Years Before Onset
Electrochemical Sensor Platform to Enable New Diagnostic Tests in Near-Patient Settings
Molecular Tumor Profiling Benefits Pediatric Cancer Patients
First-Ever Blood Test Detects Parkinson’s Disease
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