Laboratory Science & Testing

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Scientists Have Developed an Effective Marker for Cancer Diagnosis and Therapy

A research group has developed a system that allows doctors to both improve the accuracy of diagnosing malignant cells and to provide additional opportunities for cancer treatment
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Scientists Close in on Mystery Surrounding Dangerous Blood Syndromes

Genetically driven MDS enabled by gene linked to metabolism and oxygen in cells
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Simple Test Could Identify Bladder Cancer Patients Who Won't Respond to Immunotherapy

This could potentially save months of unnecessary and ineffective treatment
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Texas A&M Team Develops New Way to Grow Blood Vessels

Formation of new blood vessels, a process also known as angiogenesis, is one of the major clinical challenges in wound healing and tissue implants
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Whole Blood Test for Toxoplasmosis Is Sensitive, Specific

Transmission of toxoplasmosis from mother to fetus can lead to severe congenital problems and fetal death
By PLOS
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During HIV Infection, Antibody Can Block B Cells from Fighting Pathogens

NIH scientists suspect process aims to curb immune-system hyperactivity
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Researchers Predict Risk for Common Deadly Diseases from Millions of Genetic Variants

Through this "polygenic risk scoring," researchers can identify people at high risk for disease, even if they don't present other warning signs
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New RNA, DNA-Sequencing Platform Matches Thousands of Drugs to Late-Stage Cancer Patients

A comprehensive RNA and DNA sequencing platform benefits late-stage and drug-resistant multiple myeloma patients by determining which drugs would work best for them