Genetic Markers

ROCHESTER, Minn. -- Results of two studies suggest that a new, investigational colorectal cancer screening test developed in a collaboration between Mayo Clinic and Exact Sciences Inc. of Madison, Wis., is highly accurate...

Collaboration to expand research and molecular breeding tools for enhancing plant, crop, and livestock production outcomes SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- Affymetrix, Inc. (NASDAQ:AFFX), announced today that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding...

SOLNA, Sweden -- Aerocrine AB (OMX Nordic Exchange: AERO) today announced that Mississippi's Medicaid program adds FeNO reimbursement coverage, making 29 states plus the District of Columbia covering this cost-effective test for managing...

Fifth Partnership Will Help Translate Cancer Genomic Science to Clinical Results CAMBRIDGE, Mass. -- Foundation Medicine, Inc., a molecular information company that brings comprehensive cancer genome analysis to routine clinical care, today announced...

SANTA CLARA, Calif. & SEATTLE -- Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) and Integrated Diagnostics today announced a strategic partnership to develop assays that detect major human diseases at very early stages to improve...

GRAND FORKS, N.D. -- The University of North Dakota (UND) and NeoMatrix, LLC announced today that they have signed an exclusive option agreement to develop an assay to aid in the early detection...

Large European Medical Center using novel biomarker in clinical assessment of heart failure patients SAN DIEGO -- Critical Diagnostics, a U.S.-based biomarker company focused on cardiovascular diseases, announced today that a major European...

Monsanto has invested $2.5 million for a seed research station, located in Salama, Baja Verapaz, reports Prensalibre.com (Nov. 28, 2011). In order to continue advancing the process of upgrading the seeds in its...

A clearer picture of corn's biochemical responses to insect and fungal attacks is emerging, thanks to new findings by Agricultural Research Service scientists in Gainesville, Florida. On one front, a team led by...

The whole point of growing sugar beets is to produce sugar. But once the beets are harvested and stored for processing-usually in huge piles that can weigh thousands of J tons-they slowly start...

HEADNOTE Objective Even though overtime work has been suspected to be a risk factor for ill health, little research has been done to determine the underlying immunological mechanisms. This study investigated the association...

The mapping of the human genome is helping to usher in a more personalized approach to medical intervention. Knowledge of an individual's genomic makeup can help predict if that person might be predisposed...

Introduction Our approach to the classification and treatment of breast cancer patients has fundamentally changed over the last few decades due to the significant progress in our understanding of the molecular alterations that...

DUBLIN -- Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/a7a36e/global_ca_tumor_ma) has announced the addition of the "Global CA Tumor Markers: Growth Opportunities and Strategies" report to their offering. The cancer diagnostics market is on the verge of...

- A novel blood-based screening method for the early detection of many common human cancers such as those of the breast, colon, and lung - ALAMEDA, Calif. -- BioTime, Inc. (NYSE Amex: BTX)...

ITHACA, N.Y. -- Rheonix today announced that it has completed development of a novel microarray production technology to create a high-fidelity microarray, the Hy-Fi Microarray[TM]. Hy-Fi Microarrays provide simple, multiplexed end point detection...

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Metabolon, Inc., a diagnostics and services company offering the industry's leading biochemical profiling technology, announced today the appointment of Eric Button as Senior Vice President of Diagnostics. In...

New aid in assessing the prognosis of patients diagnosed with chronic heart failure. SAN DIEGO -- Critical Diagnostics, a U.S.-based biomarker company focused on cardiovascular diseases, announced today that the U.S. Food and...

The study met its primary endpoint by demonstrating that a pre-specified Oncotype DX DCIS Score goes beyond traditional clinical and pathologic measures to predict the risk of local recurrence, defined as either the...