Molecular Analysis Identifies Key Differences in Lungs of Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Researchers developed a first-of-its-kind molecular catalog of cells in healthy lungs and the lungs of people with cystic fibrosis.
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Simple, Cheap Test Can Help Save Lives from Colorectal Cancer, Study Shows
New research has demonstrated that a simple, cheap test can help identify who is at risk of developing colorectal cancer, aiding early diagnosis and potentially saving lives.
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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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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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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.”
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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Roswell Biotechnologies Awarded Contract for DNA Digital Data Storage
The award will support development of a high-speed, low-cost, and energy-efficient platform for reading data that has been stored in DNA.
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Autism Eye Scan Could Lead to Early Detection
The noninvasive technique utilizes a handheld device to find a pattern of subtle electrical signals in the retina that are different in children on the autism spectrum.
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Affordable and Fast Clinical Test Can Save Human Lives and Spare At-Risk Population
Sustainable harvesting of limulus amebocyte lysate could save hundreds of thousands of horseshoe crabs per year, while offering life-saving clinical uses for humans.
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