DNA blood test improves patient selection for radiopharmaceutical therapy in prostate cancer

A noninvasive DNA blood test can identify patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (mCRPC) who are most ...
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Genetic profiling of colorectal tumors across populations

Colorectal tumors can vary in molecular mutations among individuals and communities, according to a new study from Cedars-Sinai Cancer. Investigators reporting in the journal Cancer Research concluded ...
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Genetic profiling offers hope for understanding multiple sclerosis risk

In a major step towards early detection, University of South Australia researchers are investigating the biology behind multiple sclerosis (MS) to help predict people's genetic risk of developing the ...
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Genetic profiling offers ‘next frontier in preventive care’

A health insurer has teamed up with the biotech firm CariGenetics to offer improved nutrition and fitness to its clients. Coralisle Group Ltd unveiled a programme for a confidential genetic test to ...
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Utility of plasma cell-free DNA and tissue next generation sequencing (NGS) in detecting genetic mutations in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Advanced lung cancer inflammation index (ALI) as a prognostic marker for locally advanced and metastatic cancer: A prospective study. Phase II study of disitamab vedotin (RC48) in combination with ...
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Blood test, DNA profile help determine best medications for Southern Nevada VA patients

LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - The VA Medical Center in North Las Vegas says they are the first hospital in the region to offer a new kind of testing. The goal is to look at a veteran patient’s DNA profile ...
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Law Enforcement Use of Probabilistic Genotyping, Forensic DNA Phenotyping, and Forensic Investigative Genetic Genealogy Technologies: Proceedings of a Workshop

Alicia Carriquiry, Iowa State University and chair of the workshop planning committee, moderated this session of the workshop, which focused on FDP (see Box 4-1). The panel featured speakers with ...
The Scientist

The Forensic Toolbox: DNA, Microbes, and Insects Help Decode a Crime Scene

Crime documentaries and courtroom dramas offer only a glimpse into the complex world of forensic science. While DNA analysis plays a key role in identifying suspects or victims, the scope of ...
The Scientist

Massively Parallel Sequencing Technology Allows Forensic Biologists to Tackle Cold Cases

It was the afternoon of April 24, 2018, when Sacramento police made the monumental arrest of 72-year-old Joseph DeAngelo, widely known as the Golden State Killer. DeAngelo was a notorious burglar, ...