Scientists Closer to Developing ‘Game-Changing’ Test to Diagnose Parkinson’s
New research findings offer hope that a new test could be developed to diagnose Parkinson's through a simple and painless skin swab.
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Oxford Immunotec Covid-19 Test to Measure Efficacy of Valneva Covid-19 Vaccine Candidate
Oxford Immunotec will perform T cell testing on participants receiving Valneva’s inactivated whole-virus covid-19 vaccine candidate with the research-use-only T-SPOT Discovery SARS-CoV-2 test.
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Antigen Tests—Are Self-Collected Nasal Swabs Reliable?
Under certain conditions, self-collected swabs may be a good alternative to nasopharyngeal swabs collected by health professionals for antigen testing.
Virus-like Probes to Make Rapid Covid-19 Testing More Accurate, Reliable
Researchers say the controls have the potential to improve the accuracy of new covid-19 tests that are simpler, faster, and cheaper, making it possible to expand testing outside the lab.
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First Complete Whole Genome Map of Key Biomarker for Detecting Cancer, Other Diseases
The published map, which characterizes the genomic distributions of 5hmC in 19 human tissues, lays the foundation for the future development of diagnostic tests.
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CRISPR-based Test for Covid-19 Uses a Smartphone Camera
The rapid, one-step CRISPR-based mobile test could help combat the covid-19 pandemic and fully reopen communities.
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Lab Results Don’t Explain ‘Obesity Paradox,’ But Bias May
Results of standard laboratory tests performed on adult outpatients to provide an overall picture of their health are fairly consistent between those with obesity and their leaner counterparts, investigators report.
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Protein Linked to Gestational Diabetes
A new study outlines a role for pregnancy-associated plasma protein A in gestational diabetes, with potential as a diagnostic tool and therapeutic target.
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Vectra Testing, Biomarkers Help Predict Risk for CV Events in RA Patients
Myriad Genetics shared new data further demonstrating that Vectra testing and three additional biomarkers can help predict the risk of cardiovascular events in patients with rheumatoid arthritis.
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Webinar: Solving Confusion with Regulations, QC Design, and Troubleshooting for SARS CoV-2 Assays
The webinar, sponsored by Technopath, will cover quality control regulations, setting the proper QC strategy/design, and troubleshooting SARs CoV-2 and other semi-qualitative tests in the laboratory.
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Liver Condition Identified in Patients Using Urine Samples
Fifty peptides have been identified in the urine of liver fibrosis patients in a new study that could pave the way for a potential diagnostic urine test for the condition.
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Research Detects HULLK in Prostate Cancer
The study data provides a potential new approach to early detection of prostate cancer and an alternative to invasive biopsies.
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Webinar: Interferon-Gamma Release Assays in Modern Latent TB Testing
Join Clinical Lab Products for this free webcast to learn about latent TB testing and the benefits of choosing the Liaison QuantiFeron-TB Gold Plus test.
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PerkinElmer Collaborates with Public Health England to Evaluate SCID Screening
Public Health England will use PerkinElmer’s EnLite Neonatal TREC kit at three of six sites to screen newborns for this rare inherited genetic condition.
Read MoreAutism Prevalence Rate Increases
The estimated prevalence of autism spectrum disorder is now one in 54 children, compared to the previous estimate of one in 59 children in 2018.
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Senator Markey Calls for Investigation into Removal of BARDA Head
“Bright’s abrupt reassignment raises serious questions whether the Trump administration retaliated against him for advocating for science.”
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Asynt Updates Best Practice Guide for Laboratory Heating Blocks
Used by laboratory scientists worldwide, heating blocks provide a safe, convenient, and productive tool for heating round-bottomed flasks, tubes, and vials.
Read MorePhase II Trials for Drug Licensing: Analysis Shows That Efficacy Is Often Overestimated
Phase II drug trials systematically overestimate the efficacy of therapeutics, so that subsequent phase III trials often produce disappointing results.
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