Popular online lab tests may not be covered by HIPAA protections
As more Americans sidestep doctors’ offices to order lab tests and genetic screenings online, privacy experts warn that…
DNA analysis of colorectal polyps improves diagnosis and treatment
In about 5–10% of colorectal cancer patients, hereditary factors play a role, with higher percentages among younger patients.…
More patients are ordering lab tests online, frustrating some doctors
About a decade ago, 48-year-old Darren Sidaway started having health concerns he didn’t think he could bring to…
Estonia is linking a super genome database to patient records. Is it safe? – POLITICO
At a time when trust in institutions — including in health care — is being eroded by mis- and…
New insights into the global expansion of Candida auris
The fungal species Candida auris is spreading across the globe, and gaining in virulence, according to a new…
Blood-based biomarkers and the new landscape of Alzheimer’s research
For much of the past century, Alzheimer’s disease has been one of medicine’s most daunting frontiers – biologically…
Illumina’s constellation tech a star in Genedx pilot
Genedx LLC partnered with Illumina Inc. to test whether Illumina’s constellation map read technology could shed light on…
New molecular sensor for taste-based detection of influenza
Flu season is fast approaching in the northern hemisphere. And a taste-based influenza test could someday have you…
Scientists directly visualize protein clusters linked to Parkinson’s for the first time
Scientists have, for the first time, directly visualized and quantified the protein clusters believed to trigger Parkinson’s, marking…
Genomenon and Compass Bioinformatics to transform genomic diagnostics in US and Japan
Genomenon and Compass Bioinformatics to transform genomic diagnostics in US and Japan September 24, 2025 | Wednesday |…
Platelets found to mop up DNA fragments and improve early cancer detection
Platelets are probably best known for their role in blood clotting, making scabs and related, if less salubrious,…
KRISS develops ultra-sensitive platform to detect Alzheimer’s biomarkers in body fluids
The Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS, President Lee Ho Seong) has developed a diagnostic platform…