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Images of positive CT colonography (CTC) screening examination result in an asymptomatic 67-year-old man. Three-dimensional colon map from CTC (left image) shows the location of two sigmoid polyps that were detected (red dots). Three-dimensional endoluminal and confirmatory two-dimensional transverse CTC images show a large 1.6-cm pedunculated polyp on top row (arrow) and a 9-mm pedunculated polyp in the distal sigmoid on the bottom row (arrow). Both polyps were confirmed and resected at optical colonoscopy performed the same day (right images), avoiding the need for a second bowel preparation. The larger polyp proved to be a tubulovillous adenoma (large advanced adenoma), whereas the smaller polyp was a nonadvanced tubular adenoma. Compare this level of information of a positive CTC screening test result with a positive multitarget stool DNA test result, for which no specific information is provided.

CT Colonography Beats Stool DNA Testing for Colon Cancer Screening

Radiological Society of North America

While both screening methods were clinically effective compared to no screening, one of them led to a better reduction of colorectal cancer incidence

The Missing Factor in Reliable Sequencing: Fragmentation Control

Today's Clinical Lab

Small changes in fragmentation lead to significant shifts in data quality. See the comparison

Illustration of red blood cells traveling inside of an artery in the bloodstream, where DNA associated with Chagas disease parasite can be detected.

Researchers Test New, More Reliable Method to Detect Chagas Disease

The University of Texas at El Paso

The DNA-based method would aid in the detection of Chagas disease, which affects 6 million people worldwide

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Inherited Neurological Conditions Likely Underdiagnosed, Study Finds

Today's Clinical Lab

A new study finds that inherited neurological conditions may be three times more common than previously thought, reshaping genetic testing and diagnostic practices

Photo of a clinical laboratory scientist wearing PPE pipetting a DNA sample dyed with dark blue nucleic acid dye into a 96-well plate for forensic DNA testing inside of a biological safety cabinet.

AI Promises to Ramp Up PCR Tests for Faster DNA Diagnostics and Forensics

Flinders University

Promising new inroads into critical DNA testing forecast by experts applying machine learning to DNA profiling

A gloved hand holds three slides of tissue sections biopsied for histological examination against a microscope in the background.

Detecting Cancers Earlier Using ML and Fragmentomics

City of Hope

The innovative approach could help clinicians identify cancer in patients sooner and using smaller blood draws

Blood vacutainers with "Liquid Biopsy Test" printed are arranged on a test tube rack with more vacutainers.

Liquid Biopsy Predicts Immunotherapy Response in Lung Cancer Cases

Johns Hopkins Medicine

Through this work, researchers encourage using liquid biopsies in clinical decision-making

A pregnant woman shows an ultrasound scan of her baby as she holds her belly.

New Prediction Model Aids in Early Detection of Preeclampsia

Swathi Kodaikal, MSc

The model analyzes methylation changes in the cell-free DNA of pregnant women at risk of preeclampsia

A stock illustration of a doctor examining a uterus.

Novel Test Helps Detect Often-Missed Cervical Adenocarcinoma

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Women with a high DNA methylation score would be prone to HPV infection, AIS, and ADC

A dropper and DNA Helix structure inside a bubble

Nanopore Tech May Control Contamination in Single-Molecule DNA Extraction

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

The PNA–DNA duplex helps differentiate contaminants from pure DNA molecules quickly, efficiently

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CT Colonography Beats Stool DNA Testing for Colon Cancer Screening

Radiological Society of North America

The Missing Factor in Reliable Sequencing: Fragmentation Control

Today's Clinical Lab

Researchers Test New, More Reliable Method to Detect Chagas Disease

The University of Texas at El Paso

Inherited Neurological Conditions Likely Underdiagnosed, Study Finds

Today's Clinical Lab

AI Promises to Ramp Up PCR Tests for Faster DNA Diagnostics and Forensics

Flinders University

Detecting Cancers Earlier Using ML and Fragmentomics

City of Hope

Liquid Biopsy Predicts Immunotherapy Response in Lung Cancer Cases

Johns Hopkins Medicine

New Prediction Model Aids in Early Detection of Preeclampsia

Swathi Kodaikal, MSc

Novel Test Helps Detect Often-Missed Cervical Adenocarcinoma

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Nanopore Tech May Control Contamination in Single-Molecule DNA Extraction

Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology

A Growing Need for Informatics Tools in Clinical Diagnostics

A Growing Need for Informatics Tools in Clinical Diagnostics

How Point-of-Care Testing Can Add Value to Healthcare Providers

How Point-of-Care Testing Can Add Value to Healthcare Providers

Checking Your Answers: Monitoring Immunotherapy Effectiveness with ddPCR

Checking Your Answers: Monitoring Immunotherapy Effectiveness with ddPCR

Boosting Lab Efficiency with Quality Management Tools

Boosting Lab Efficiency with Quality Management Tools

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