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Whole-Genome Sequencing Can Diagnose Neurological Repeat Expansion Disorders, UK Study Finds
The study involved researchers from Queen Mary University of London, University College London, Illumina, and Genomics England and NHS England.
AI-Based Pathology Method Developed to Potentially Uncover Cancers of Unknown Primary Origin
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In a paper published in Nature, Brigham and Women's researchers describe a novel computational pathology method to improve diagnosis and treatment of metastatic cancers.
The test relies on using quantitative PCR to target genes encoded by prophages — viruses present in Lyme-causing bacteria, which can be easier to detect than the bacteria itself.
The test relies on a spermine risk score coupled with a urine test to predict which patients are most likely to have prostate cancer.
Based on the results of the new studies, the Norwegian company is positioning its calprotectin test as an alternative to conventional ELISAs.