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New biomarker predicts Alzheimer’s Disease and link to diabetes

An enzyme found in the fluid around the brain and spine is giving researchers a snapshot of what happens inside the minds of Alzheimer’s patients and how that relates to cognitive decline. Iowa State University researchers say higher levels of the enzyme, autotaxin, significantly predict memory impairment and Type 2 diabetes. Just a one-point difference […]

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Find out how Randox are shaping the future of clinical diagnostics at Euromedlab

Randox is a global leader in healthcare diagnostics, with more than 370 million people across 145 countries receiving a medical diagnosis from one of our products each day. For more than 30 years Randox has been shaping the future of clinical diagnostics with our pioneering high quality, cost effective laboratory solutions. Join us at stand […]

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A blood test for autism

An algorithm based on levels of metabolites found in a blood sample can accurately predict whether a child is on the Autism spectrum of disorder (ASD), based upon a recent study. The algorithm, developed by researchers at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, is the first physiological test for autism and opens the door to earlier diagnosis and […]

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Rapid test identifies disease pathogens

Researchers at the Fraunhofer Institute for Interfacial Engineering and Biotechnology IGB in Stuttgart are developing a test which rapidly and cost-effectively identifies bacteria, fungi or viruses. It can be carried out directly in situ without laboratory equipment and specialist knowledge. “The ImmuStick can even detect pathogens outside the body – on medical devices or in […]

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First analysis of AACR Project GENIE data published

The first analysis of nearly 19,000 de-identified genomic records from the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) international data-sharing initiative known as AACR Project Genomics Evidence Neoplasia Information Exchange (GENIE) has been published. In addition to the genomic analysis, the report includes examples of how the AACR Project GENIE genomic data can be used to […]

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Researchers find new genetic links underlying progressively blinding eye disease

Corneal diseases are among the most common causes of visual impairment and blindness, with Fuchs endothelial corneal dystrophy (FECD), a gradual swelling and clouding of the cornea, being the most common reason for eventual corneal transplants. The cornea is the transparent front part of the eye covering the iris, pupil and anterior chamber. In Fuchs […]

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New mutations, drug targets in rare adrenal tumours

Casting one of the largest genomic nets to date for the rare tumours of the autonomic nervous system known as pheochromocytoma and paraganglioma (PCC/PGL) captured several new mutations driving the disease that could serve as potential drug targets, researchers from Penn Medicine and other institutions report. Analysing genetic data of 173 patients from The Cancer […]

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Researchers shed new light on influenza detection

Researchers at the University of Notre Dame have discovered a way to make influenza visible to the naked eye, according to a new study. By engineering dye molecules to target a specific enzyme of the virus, the team was able to develop a test kit that emitted fluorescent light when illuminated with a hand-held lamp […]

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Single gene found connected to many diseases

Genetic differences in the FADS1 gene determine the risk for many different diseases. The ability to produce polyunsaturated fats like omega-3 and omega-6 differs between individuals and this affects the risk for disturbed metabolism, inflammatory diseases and several types of cancer. Scientists at Uppsala University and SciLifeLab in Sweden have clarified this in detail. “After […]

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DNA markers distinguish between harmless, deadly bacteria

The virulent pathogen that causes the disease tularemia, or “rabbit fever,” was weaponised during past world wars and is considered a potential bioweapon. Through a new study of the coccobacillus Francisella, Los Alamos National Laboratory researchers are working to use DNA markers to discern related but relatively harmless species as they are identified and to […]