Laboratory Science & Testing
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Labcorp Launches FDA-Cleared 10-Minute Rapid Fentanyl Urine Test
New point-of-care test detects fentanyl metabolite norfentanyl, extending detection up to 48 hours to support faster clinical decisions in acute care settings
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Engineered PCR and Isothermal Enzymes Aim to Accelerate Molecular Diagnostics Workflows
Watchmaker Genomics launches new PCR and RPA enzyme systems designed to improve speed and performance in molecular diagnostics
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Quest Expands Haystack MRD ctDNA Testing in City of Hope Cancer Trials
A multi-site study will evaluate how a ctDNA assay may support residual disease detection and treatment monitoring in solid tumors
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CAP Updates Cancer Protocols, Clarifies MMR/MSI Testing Discordance in New Article
The updates underscore shifts toward more standardized cancer reporting and more integrated interpretation of MMR/MSI testing in clinical decision-making
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Beyond Snapshots: How AI Is Redefining Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
AI positions the clinical laboratory as both a diagnostic endpoint and a partner in patient care
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Modeling Study Projects 10% Increase in HIV Incidence with Reductions in HIV Testing Funding
Researchers used a computer model to quantify the effect of funding cuts for HIV testing
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New AI Model Can Detect Multiple Cognitive Brain Diseases from a Single Blood Sample
The model is built from one of the world’s largest neurodegenerative protein datasets
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Counting Down to Alzheimer’s Disease
FNIH’s Alessio Travaglia, PhD, discusses the new predictive “clock” model for Alzheimer’s disease
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A New Biomarker Helps Assess the Aggressiveness of Glioblastoma
Developed by the ITACA BDSLab, it can identify different patterns of tumor growth and independently predict patient survival
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Researchers Develop Low-Cost Blood Test to Detect Multiple Cancers from a Single Sample
The method analyzes genome-wide DNA methylation in blood to detect liver, lung, ovarian, and stomach cancers, as well as other diseases
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Blood Test Using AI Paves the Way for Early Diagnosis of Leprosy
Researchers analyzed a molecule capable of identifying new cases of leprosy before the onset of more severe lesions
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