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Genetic Testing

Previous genetic association studies involving people with European ancestry may be inaccurate

Nov. 8, 2023
NIH study finds that failing to account for mixed genetic lineages could lead to inaccuracies.
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Molecular

QIAGEN launches complete Sample to Insight workflow for microbiome research

Nov. 7, 2023
Workflow enables diverse microbiome research applications, including gut health, soil microbiology, and antibiotic resistance, maximizing DNA diversity and minimizing bias.
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MDX

Molecular diagnostics (MDx) testing expands while lab supply shortages shrink

Oct. 18, 2023
The molecular diagnostics (MDx) market is estimated to be worth $16.6B in 2023, and expected to reach $28.6B by 2028, as “Rapid progress in technologies such as next-generation...
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Molecular

New red blood cell transfusion guidelines recommend an individualized approach

Oct. 16, 2023
Rutgers professor chairs panel to determine new recommendations for red blood cell transfusions.
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Whitepapers

Integrating pharmacogenomics into the standard of care

Oct. 16, 2023
PGx can lead to better overall quality of care by making sure that medications are prescribed with the specific individual in mind rather than guessing what may work best under...
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Molecular

Gene discoveries could help prevent deadly coronary artery disease

Oct. 13, 2023
Doctors may be able to target these genes with existing medications – or possibly even nutritional supplements – to slow or halt the disease’s progression.
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Genetic Testing

Researchers create a new window on leading genetic cause of Alzheimer’s

Oct. 10, 2023
New findings offer fresh glimpse of APOE, scores of new molecular players in the central nervous system.