Engineers develop portable device to detect rare mutations
A team led by Rutgers University-New Brunswick engineers has developed a portable device capable of detecting rare genetic mutations from a single drop of blood.
Jun 9, 2025
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A team led by Rutgers University-New Brunswick engineers has developed a portable device capable of detecting rare genetic mutations from a single drop of blood.
Jun 9, 2025
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It's been five years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. As SARS-CoV-2 shifts to endemic status, questions about its future evolution remain. New variants of the virus will likely emerge, driven by positive selection ...
Mar 27, 2025
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Cancer arises when multiple mutations result in relentless, inappropriate cell growth. But these mutations don't act in isolation. Instead, mutations can influence each other in ways that affect cancer evolution. Researchers ...
Jan 2, 2024
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A change in just one letter in the code that makes up a cancer-causing gene can significantly affect how aggressive a tumor is or how well a patient with cancer responds to a particular therapy. A new, very precise gene-editing ...
Aug 10, 2023
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