Sequencing assay screens carriers of fragile X syndrome
26 June, 2025Although FXS carrier prevalence is high, with all major ethnic groups and races being susceptible, widespread FXS carrier screening for the general population has remained debatable.
New coeliac disease test removes need for gluten consumption
25 June, 2025The test can detect coeliac disease with up to 90% sensitivity and 97% specificity — even in patients following a strict gluten-free diet.
Blood test rapidly diagnoses rare genetic diseases in children
10 June, 2025The new blood test can rapidly detect abnormalities in up to 50% of all known rare genetic diseases in a matter of days by analysing the pathogenicity of thousands of gene mutations at once.
Proteomics International PromarkerD predictive test for diabetic kidney disease
14 March, 2025The product is a clinically validated blood test that can predict the risk of developing chronic kidney disease in type 2 diabetes patients up to four years before clinical symptoms appear.
Which blood test is best at monitoring ALS?
12 March, 2025A new study compares three types of blood biomarkers: neurofilament light chain proteins, glial acidic proteins and phosphorylated tau 181.
Rapid sensor can detect pregnancy complications sooner
05 March, 2025Researchers have developed a rapid sensor that can detect pregnancy complications as early as 11 weeks, by screening blood samples for cell biomarkers.
New test could optimise preventive treatment for heart attacks
25 February, 2025A simple scoring system could revolutionise how doctors prevent heart attacks and strokes by identifying patients most likely to benefit from preventive medications.
Detecting tangle-prone tau can catch Alzheimer's early
12 February, 2025A new biomarker test identifies very early stages of tau tangle formation, up to a decade before any tau clumps can show up on a brain scan.
Blood test for pancreatic cancer undergoes evaluation
21 January, 2025An experimental blood test for pancreatic cancer is being evaluated by a commercial laboratory — an important milestone towards making the test available for patients.
Breakthrough blood test for endometriosis developed
10 January, 2025Scientists identified 10 protein biomarkers, or 'fingerprints' in the blood, that can be found using the test in women and girls with endometriosis.
A simple finger prick can be used to diagnose Alzheimer's
29 November, 2024A new study is paving the way for a more accessible method of Alzheimer's testing, requiring just a quick prick of the finger and a few drops of blood that can be sent to a laboratory through the mail.
Mast cell test simplifies the diagnosis of food allergies
29 October, 2024In the Hoxb8 mast cell activation test (Hoxb8 MAT), mast cells grown in the laboratory are brought into contact with blood serum from allergic patients.
Experimental blood test detects early-stage pancreatic cancer
23 October, 2024The new test works by detecting two sugars — CA199.STRA and CA19-9 — that are produced by pancreatic cancer cells and escape into the bloodstream.
Biomarkers for dementia vary with time of day
16 October, 2024Biomarkers used to diagnose Alzheimer's, including a promising marker for early diagnosis of the condition, vary significantly depending on the time of day they are taken.
AI-based liquid biopsy could detect ovarian cancer earlier
03 October, 2024A blood test that uses a combination of artificial intelligence (AI) and protein biomarkers could help screen women for early signs of ovarian cancer.
