Microscopic Imaging Without a Microscope?
The new Seq-Scope technique uses high-throughput sequencing, instead of a microscope, to obtain ultra-high-resolution images of gene expression from a tissue slide.
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AMP, APC Call on Congress to Pass the Verified Innovative Testing in American Laboratories (VITAL) Act
The Association for Molecular Pathology and the Association of Pathology Chairs have voiced their support for the Verified Innovative Testing in American Laboratories (VITAL) Act of 2021.
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Illumina, Kartos Create Oncology Partnership to Develop NGS-Based TP53 Companion Diagnostic
This companion diagnostic for multiple hematologic indications will be the first to use TSO 500 with peripheral whole blood as a diagnostic sample type.
Qlucore Releases QOE 3.7 with ChIP-seq and Biomarker Support
Qlucore QOE 3.7 includes ChIP-seq and ATAC-seq analysis support, a new biomarker workbench, and an enhanced genome browser.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Launches Applied Biosystems QuantStudio 5 Dx Real-Time PCR System for IVD Use
The high-performing qPCR system’s simplified, efficient workflow minimizes steps to deliver quality results in as little as 30 minutes.
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Saliva Testing May Help Doctors Diagnose Concussions
Doctors may soon be able to more accurately diagnose concussions by measuring the microRNA in a person’s saliva, according to a new study.
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NIH Launches New Covid-19 Test Assessment Tool
New web-based platform, developed with NIH funding, will aid in monitoring emerging SARS-CoV-2 variants and the performance of diagnostic tests.
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AMP Report Highlights Need for Higher Reimbursements for Molecular Professionals
Survey reveals that current payment systems do not account for all of the time qualified healthcare professionals spend to interpret and integrate results with a patient’s diagnosis.
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EUA and CE Mark for Luminex’s Expanded NxTAG Respiratory Panel Test to Include Covid-19
The new panel includes SARS-CoV-2 among 19 viral and two bacterial common respiratory pathogens.
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FDA Permits Marking of First Covid-19 Diagnostic Using the De Novo Review Pathway
The BioFire Respiratory Panel 2.1 is the first SARS-CoV-2 diagnostic that will be permitted to be marketed beyond the public health emergency.
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New Line of Urology Testing to Screen for Prostate Cancer and Renal Cancer Hereditary Genetics
Medical Diagnostic Laboratories’ approach blends DNA-based molecular testing with traditional pathology and cytology tests to aid in diagnosing or screening for urologic conditions.
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First Approval of Diagnostic NGS Platforms in Russia
Illumina’s NextSeq 550Dx platform and associated reagent kits received medical device registration in Russia, as have reagents for the MiSeqDx.
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Advanced Bst Polymerase Reagents for Accelerated DNA and RNA Amplification
PCR Biosystems’ new range of IsoFast Bst reagents can be used for a variety of techniques including whole genome amplification, multiple displacement amplification, and isothermal amplification.
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Myriad Genetics and Intermountain Precision Genomics Join Forces for Germline and Somatic Tumor Testing Services
Strategic collaboration combines germline genetic testing, next-generation tumor sequencing, and testing capabilities to elevate precision oncology care.
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New Type of Coronavirus Test Developed
Max Planck researchers develop a low-cost and fast method to detect a covid-19 infection from a pool of gargle lavage samples.
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Drive-thru Type Test to Detect Viral Infections in Bacteria
A research team has developed a test to determine if bacteria are sick, similar to the one used to test humans for covid-19.
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ChromaCode Core HDPCR Technology Demonstrates 20-Plex Capabilities
The HDPCR technology could enable a 5x increase in analytical capacity on existing instruments—which could allow broader global accessibility to precision medicine at an economical cost.
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Purigen Simplifies Simultaneous Extraction and Purification of DNA and RNA from Challenging FFPE Samples
The Purigen Ionic FFPE Complete Purification Kit consists of 12 chips and a reagent set to perform DNA extraction from 48 samples.
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