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Molecular

A genetic analysis of Lyme disease could improve diagnosis and treatment

Aug. 19, 2024
As factors such as climate change help Lyme disease expand its geographic range, this research provides valuable tools and insights for combating this rising public health threat...
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Meteorin-like protein drains energy from T cells, limiting immune system’s power to fight cancer

Aug. 7, 2024
New research directed by investigators at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center and its Bloomberg~Kimmel Institute for Cancer...
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Molecular

Integrated DNA Technologies launches rapid genes and significant upgrades to gene synthesis offerings

Aug. 7, 2024
Expanded gene offerings include new vector options, transparent pricing and expedited turnaround times.
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Molecular

FDA approves gene therapy to treat adults with metastatic synovial sarcoma

Aug. 5, 2024
Synovial sarcoma is a rare form of cancer in which malignant cells develop and form a tumor in soft tissues of the body.
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Molecular

High levels of a specific antibody may contribute to acute coronary syndrome

July 25, 2024
Cedars-Sinai investigators describe how immune response might predispose to heart attack.
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Association for Molecular Pathology publishes recommendations to facilitate design and implementation of clinical pharmacogenomic DPYD genotyping assays

July 23, 2024
Latest joint consensus guideline authored by representatives from AMP, ACMG, CPIC, CAP, DPWG, ESPT, PharmGKB, and PharmVar.
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Precision Medicine

Mass spectrometry’s place in the clinical lab: How it’s used and why

July 22, 2024
A critical technique in clinical laboratory testing, mass spectrometry (MS) involves, at its core, examining a mass of molecules. Think of mass spectrometry as a tiny scale for...
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UV radiation damage leads to ribosome roadblocks, causing early skin cell death

July 5, 2024
Findings alter previous scientific views, and may be relevant to skin cancer development.