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Next-generation sequencing in laboratory medicine

Advancements in sequencing techniques and the emergence of next-generation sequencing (NGS) technology have transformed laboratory medicine and clinical diagnosis. DNA sequencing...
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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 diagnostics for sensitive detection of dermatomycosis species

Aug. 24, 2023
Dermatomycosis of the hair, skin, or nails is one of the most prevalent fungal infections worldwide, affecting 20–25% of the global population.1 The condition is caused by keratinolytic...
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Introducing PeakV

July 27, 2023
A large sample volume, open-assay, super-fast, ultra-sensitive, and sample-to-answer PCR instrument.
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Molecular diagnostics of women’s health issues

Women face diverse and unique health concerns that can affect their overall health and wellness. Additionally, women are more prone to certain infectious, autoimmune, and mental...
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Recent MDx advances make congenital CMV testing more feasible

April 24, 2023
Human cytomegalovirus (CMV) could practically be a tale of two pathogens. Among healthy adults, CMV infections are quite common and largely asymptomatic. Indeed, by age 40, at...
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Liquid biopsies: Brilliant potential but highly workflow dependent

Since becoming commercially available over the last 10–15 years, liquid biopsies have been enthusiastically embraced, particularly for noninvasive prenatal screening and increasingly...
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BD Receives FDA Emergency Use Authorization for COVID-19, Influenza A/B, RSV Combination Test

Feb. 16, 2023
Single test on BD MAX Molecular Diagnostic System identifies and differentiates multiple respiratory infectious diseases.
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Molecular diagnostics in treating lower respiratory tract infections with consideration for antimicrobial resistance

Nov. 22, 2022
Despite global focus on the COVID-19 pandemic, the concern around antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has continued to grow, albeit a bit further in the background. In 2019, AMR was...
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Roche introduces the cobas 5800

Nov. 2, 2022
A new molecular diagnostic system to expand access to PCR testing in the U.S.
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State of the industry 2022: Molecular diagnostics

Oct. 19, 2022
The 2022 Medical Laboratory Observer (MLO) State of the Industry (SOI) survey on molecular diagnostics revealed some intriguing insights on the use of molecular testing by U.S...