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Cell-Free DNA Methylation Predicts Chemo Benefit in Bladder Cancer

Methylation patterns in cfDNA from blood samples can help predict which patients with a type of bladder cancer may benefit from chemotherapy.

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Alercell Distributes DNA-Based HPV Test

Molecular diagnostics company Alercell will distribute an HPV DNA based test kit, which is based on DNA sequencing analysis.

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5 Lab Strategies to Strengthen Pandemic Prevention and Preparedness Efforts

A clear set of pandemic prevention and preparedness strategies will be critical for clinical labs to meet the challenges the next event.

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Cell-Free DNA Methylation Predicts Chemo Benefit in Bladder Cancer

Methylation patterns in cfDNA from blood samples can help predict which patients with a type of bladder cancer may benefit from chemotherapy.

Diagnostic Technologies

Researchers Develop Sensitive Biosensor for Reliable Diagnostics

Researchers developed a biosensor for improved diagnostics sensitivity using a method that generates nanostructured and nanoporous surfaces.

Lab Automation

INTEGRA Launches a Single Channel Pipetting Module for Hands-Free Transfers

The system automates tasks such as serial dilutions, sample normalization, hit picking or pipetting of complex plate layouts.

Covid 19

Majority of Patients with Long COVID Diagnosis Were Never Hospitalized for COVID-19

The majority (75.8%) of patients diagnosed with a post-COVID condition, also known as long COVID, had never been hospitalized for COVID-19.

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Fatty Liver Disease Testing & Awareness Campaign Launches this Summer

The American Liver Foundation announced a screening and public awareness campaign to test for fatty liver disease over the next five years.

Lab Equipment

Molecular Devices Launches Multi-Mode Microplate Reader for Biotech Labs

Molecular Devices launched its SpectraMax Mini Multi-Mode Microplate Reader, aimed to save researchers benchtop space and budget.

Lab Essentials

Verichem Launches Reference Materials for Calibration Verification of Bilirubin Assays

Verichem Laboratories now offers completely liquid stable clinical reference materials for both total and direct Bilirubin assays.

Disease States

Health Screening, Genetic Tests Might Identify Those with Premature Heart Disease Risk

Health screening and genetic tests might identify more than one million U.S. adults who carry a gene for familial hypercholesterolemia.

Lab Management

Detact Diagnostics to Set US HQ in New Hampshire

Detact Diagnostics, a Netherlands-based company that produces bacterial- and viral-detection solutions, is expanding to the U.S.

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Smart Pacifier Developed to Monitor Infant Health in the Hospital

A wireless, bioelectronic pacifier could eliminate the need for invasive, twice-daily blood draws to monitor babies’ electrolytes in newborn intensive care units (NICUs)