neurodegenerative disease
Abbott, Fujirebio Partner on Neurology Biomarker Assay
The companies are developing a research-use-only test for neurofilament-light chain for use on Abbott's Alinity I instrument.
The firm's test measures three biomarkers to determine whether a patient has Alzheimer's disease or another form of dementia.
RetinalGenix Technologies Acquires DNA/GPS
The deal gives RetinalGenix rights to DNA/GPS's retinal imaging and genetic mapping technology for patient screening and early diagnosis.
Biomarker-Based Dx for Alzheimer's Rise as Study Results Question Effectiveness in Different Races
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A paper published last month found that blood-based biomarkers used in diagnostic tests for Alzheimer's may not work as well in African American patients.
The firm obtained FDA breakthrough device designation in 2019 for its protein misfolding cyclic amplification technology and SynTap assay.