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Immunology

Image: The CellTracks Analyzer II used for identification and enumeration of circulating tumor cells (Photo courtesy of CellSearch).

Circulating Tumor Cells Indicate Poor Prognosis in Early Breast Cancer

Circulating tumor cells can predict survival in early average-to-high risk breast cancer patients and it may be possible to identify tumor cells in a routine blood sample and use them as prognostic markers.    More...
02 Jun 2014
Image: The iQ5 real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) detection system (Photo courtesy of Bio-Rad).

Genetic Risk Factor for Premature Birth Found

A genetic risk factor for premature birth has been discovered and it is related to a gene that codes for a protein that the scientists have found helps the body’s immune cells recognize and fight group B streptococcal bacteria.  More...
22 May 2014
Image: Packard FluoroCount microtiter-plate reader adapted to read lateral flow strips (Photo courtesy of PerkinElmer).

Lateral Flow Assay Detects Leprosy Immune Response

Field-applicable tests detecting asymptomatic Mycobacterium leprae infection or predicting progression to leprosy are urgently required to determine both cellular and humoral immunity.  More...
22 May 2014
Image: Schematics of the release and capture and labeling of nucleosomes in the blood stream (Photo courtesy of VolitionRx).

Novel Serum Biomarkers Detect Colorectal Cancer

There is a critical clinical need for sensitive and specific blood-based biomarkers for better and earlier detection of colorectal cancer as well as for therapy stratification and monitoring.  More...
21 May 2014
Image: A geometrically enhanced differential immunocapture device (Photo courtesy of Caroline Shin).

Microfluidic Technology Reveals Early Pancreatic Cancer Biomarker

Cancer cells can be found in the bloodstream in the very early stage of pancreatic cancer, and can be detected before the malignancy is diagnosed.  More...
14 May 2014
Image: New CK8/18 and TdT High Quality antibodies (Photo courtesy of  Dako).

Two Rabbit Monoclonal Antibodies Released for Cancer Diagnosis

A provider of cancer diagnostic solutions announced the addition of two new antibodies, Anti-CK 8/18 and Anti-TdT, to a portfolio of high-quality reagents, instruments, and software.  More...
14 May 2014
Image: The Octava blood tests, developed for rapid, accurate detection of breast cancer tumors (Photo courtesy of Eventus Diagnostics).

Blood Test Developed to Detect Breast Cancer

A simple blood test has been developed as an easy, noninvasive method to detect breast cancer and is designed to be used in conjunction with annual screening mammograms.   More...
12 May 2014
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The Immunology channel of LabMedica deals with diagnostic techniques and immuonassays such as ELISA, pregnancy tests, immunoblotting, immunohistochemical staining, serology, and associated hardware.