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Analysis of genome-wide methylomic variations reveal epigenetic changes in Alzheimer’s brains
Multiple papers have already described DNA methylation differences associated with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia in several regions of the brain.
February 22, 2023
Blood biomarker facilitates vascular dementia diagnosis
In a study, researchers hypothesized that the body might respond to damaged small blood vessels with intensified efforts to grow more vessels, and they identified the signaling involved in the formation of new blood vessels.
February 23, 2023
GlycoMark prediabetes biomarker test validated in Swiss study
Glycomark, which has been cleared by the FDA and has been granted the CE Mark, is a nonfasting blood test that measures the biomarker 1,5-anhydroglucitol to identify individuals at greatest risk of progressing from prediabetes to type 2 diabetes.
February 22, 2023
Toxic protein linked to both muscular dystrophy and arhinia
DUX4, a toxic protein made by the body, may cause two different rare genetic disorders: FSHD2 muscular dystrophy, and a facial malformation called arhinia.
February 17, 2023
Alzheimer’s disease testing firm C2N nabs additional $15M in financing
C2N will allocate part of the additional financing to support its new generation blood test, PrecivityAD2, designed to aid in the diagnosis of Alzheimer's disease.
February 17, 2023
Cedars Sinai researchers find that COVID-19 infection increases diabetes risk
In a study, the researchers found that people who have had COVID-19 are at increased risk for new-onset diabetes type 2 diabetes; vaccination prior to infection may reduce this risk.
February 14, 2023
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Genetic causes identified for three rare diseases
Researchers in study validate test to identify newborns with homocystinuria, a rare inherited disease
FDA reissues EUA for Janssen COVID-19 vaccine, includes warning about risks of myocarditis, pericarditis
National hepatitis C elimination program represents an historic opportunity, according to White House
Chicago man indicted for COVID-19 testing fraud
Netherlands researchers combine CRISPR, bioluminescence in proof-of-concept infectious disease test
Brown University researchers developing serum-based tool for antidepressant monitoring
The technique simplifies and automates the monitoring of antidepressant drugs in human serum samples, addressing a biomedical need. The method has the potential to be translated to clinical settings, the authors wrote.
February 14, 2023
MicroRNAs strongly associated with type 2 diabetes in study
The results of the large-scale genetic analysis, published Thursday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences, are expected to inform future studies on the early detection and treatment of diabetes.
February 10, 2023
BrainBox Solutions, USA Hockey announce collaboration on concussion biomarker study
The project, which is funded by the USA Hockey Foundation, will use BrainBox Solutions’ patented biomarkers to better understand the effect of both acute concussion and subclinical head trauma in athletes participating in high-endurance contact sports.
February 13, 2023
BD nabs FDA authorization for SARS-CoV-2, influenza A/B, RSV combination test
The test uses a single nasal or nasopharyngeal swab sample to identify and distinguish whether a patient has COVID-19, the flu, RSV, or some combination of the three, with results available in two hours.
February 8, 2023
Study finds 41% of infant deaths associated with genetic diseases
Researchers have found the genetic disease contribution to infant deaths to be higher than expected; neonatal diagnosis strategies may decrease infant mortality.
February 9, 2023
Study suggests race adjustment unnecessary for alpha fetoprotein prenatal testing
Researchers recommend that a longstanding race-based adjustment to test-result values of alpha fetoprotein from a common prenatal screening should be discontinued.
February 6, 2023
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