HIV & AIDS
Scientists invent single rapid test for both HIV and TB
Researchers at Tulane have developed a new and rapid test that can detect both HIV and tuberculosis at the same time with just a small amount of blood.
Nov 14, 2023
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News tagged with molecular diagnostics
Medical research
Experts explain the ins and outs of different COVID-19 tests
With kids returning to school and many adults heading back to the office or traveling, something as simple as a cough or runny nose might lead to panic—and the need for a COVID-19 test. But because of the wide availability ...
Aug 11, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Texas A&M research aims to improve Lyme disease diagnostics
Research by two Texas A&M University scientists is focused on improving Lyme disease treatment outcomes by developing a test that's both more accurate and more efficient than the current test for the infection.
Jan 7, 2023
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Medical research
Natural Alzheimer's weapon suggests better treatment
Scientists have shown a molecular chaperone is working like a waste management company to collect and detoxify high levels of toxic amyloid beta peptide found in Alzheimer's disease.
Jun 20, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Blood test accurately distinguishes depressed patients from healthy controls
The initial assessment of a blood test to help diagnose major depressive disorder indicates it may become a useful clinical tool. In a paper published in the journal Molecular Psychiatry, a team including Massachusetts General ...
Feb 1, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Innovative diagnostic test could revolutionise cervical cancer screening
Coinciding with Cervical Cancer Prevention Week, researchers at St George's are working on a field study to fine-tune an exciting new method of human papilloma virus testing that could revolutionise care for women in low ...
Jan 23, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Scientists find 'brake-override' proteins that enable development of some cancers
Scripps Research Institute scientists have discovered a basic mechanism that can enable developing cancer cells to sustain abnormal growth. The finding is expected to lead to the targeting of this mechanism with drugs and ...
Jul 7, 2011
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Genetics
Genetic analysis of amniotic fluid shows promise for monitoring fetal development
Researchers have demonstrated the feasibility of focused fetal gene expression analysis of target genes found in amniotic fluid using Standardized NanoArray PCR (SNAP) technology. This analysis could be used to monitor fetal ...
Aug 8, 2011
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Oncology & Cancer
Identification of 'fingerprint' of rare tumor leads to development of cheap and reliable new test
Researchers at the University of Oxford have developed a cheap and reliable diagnostic test for a rare form of cancer. The test involves screening tumour samples for a particular molecular fingerprint unique to this type ...
May 19, 2011
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Medical research
New test shows promise for detecting warning signs of joint replacement failure
A new test shows promise for detecting the early stages of a major cause of failure in joint replacement implants, so that patients can be treated and perhaps avoid additional surgery. More than 1.5 million total joint replacement ...
Apr 27, 2011
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