Journal Study
Mitochondrial DNA Damage May Serve as Biomarker of Parkinson's Disease
Researchers at Duke University detected mitochondrial DNA damage in Parkinson's patients with and without mutations in LRRK2, a well-known cause of the disease.
Initial results from a multinational rapid WGS newborn screening program are promising, though organizers hope to create a longitudinal study to support potential clinical uptake.
HPV Tumor DNA Liquid Biopsy Test Shows Promise for Oropharyngeal Cancer Diagnosis, Surveillance
Researchers studied the accuracy of a commercial HPV tumor DNA blood test in almost 400 patients with HPV-related oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma.
Germline Genetic Testing Rates in Cancer Patients Low in California, Georgia, Study Finds
Only about 7 percent of cancer patients underwent testing, and rates were especially low among Black, Asian, and Hispanic patients.
Developed by Syracuse University researchers, the approach combines specific binders with a common nanopore to detect various types of proteins.