MSU researchers now can identify more proteins, or biomarkers, in blood plasma, including those linked to specific diseases like cancer. By identifying these biomarkers earlier, medical researchers can create better diagnostic tests and drugs that target diseases sooner, improving patient outcomes.
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Blood Test Shows Promise for Early Detection of Colorectal Cancer
A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine reports a DNA blood-based test that identified 83% of patients with colorectal cancer. This test is showing promise as a new option for colorectal cancer screening. Samir Gupta, MD,…
LLNL Forensic Science Center scientists develop new technique to analyze fentanyl in blood and urine
A team of Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) scientists has developed a new technique to analyze fentanyl in human blood and urine samples that could aid work in the fields of medicine and chemical forensics.
Technion-developed Method Accelerates Blood Test Analysis by About 98%
A new method for rapid and inexpensive analysis of the chemical composition of blood samples may hasten the early diagnosis of diseases. The first application to be tested will be the early detection of various cancerous tumors based on blood tests.