Genetics
Study reveals genetic basis of sepsis response variability
Sepsis patients could be treated based on their immune system's response to infection, not their symptoms.
Jun 18, 2024
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News tagged with molecular tests
Immunology
Molecular biomarkers for transplant medicine—AI-driven insights predict organ transplant success
In a study published in Nature Medicine, an interdisciplinary team of researchers from The Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR) and the Sydney Precision Data Science Centre at the University of Sydney have, for ...
Jun 18, 2024
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Arthritis & Rheumatism
Blood test finds knee osteoarthritis up to eight years before it appears on X-rays
A blood test successfully predicted knee osteoarthritis at least eight years before tell-tale signs of the disease appeared on X-rays, Duke Health researchers report.
Apr 26, 2024
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Genetics
Study finds biomarkers for psychiatric symptoms in patients with rare genetic condition 22q
A recent study led by UC Davis Health researchers provides new insights into the molecular changes linked to the rare genetic condition 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, or 22q. It found unique biomarkers that could identify patients ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Silent cancers: Here's what you need to know when there are no obvious symptoms
The recent revelations about the Princess of Wales's cancer diagnosis highlight a crucial aspect of cancer detection—the disease's sometimes silent nature.
Apr 2, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Re-exposing a cancer protein to enhance immunotherapy
Successful immunotherapy for cancer involves activating a person's own T cells to identify telltale proteins called antigens on the surface of a tumor and attack it. But some tumors have a trick: They hide themselves from ...
Feb 22, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers leverage AI to develop early diagnostic test for ovarian cancer
For more than three decades, a highly accurate early diagnostic test for ovarian cancer has eluded physicians. Now, scientists in the Georgia Tech Integrated Cancer Research Center (ICRC) have combined machine learning with ...
Jan 29, 2024
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Genetics
Best practice guidance for designing and utilizing slice testing approach for diagnostics
The Association for Molecular Pathology (AMP) today published a report that explores specific considerations for a slice testing strategy for diagnostics, including gene selection, analytic performance, coverage, quality, ...
Dec 20, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Hormonal contraceptive users process stress differently at the molecular and psychological level, finds study
A new UCLA Health study is shedding light on how using hormonal contraceptive pills may affect women's responses to stress and their risk for inflammation-related illnesses.
Dec 6, 2023
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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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