Biochemistry and molecular biology

Read these bite-size breakthroughs to discover the latest research in the field of diagnostic medicine

A case series that explores the potential molecular contributors to pleural mesothelioma carcinogenesis – and its treatment options

New research uncovers thousands of previously unidentified tiny proteins in the microbiome that could advance our understanding of human health

A new immunocytochemistry stain offers a sensitive, noninvasive, and cost-effective diagnostic tool for patients at risk of bladder cancer

A new molecular test offers the first opportunity to identify the patients who are most likely to benefit from treatment, rather than surveillance

New research shows that genome-wide testing of DNA methylation can diagnose previously unsolved cases of neurodevelopmental and congenital anomalies

It’s tricky to distinguish between valid and false-positive miRNA biomarkers – but evolutionarily conserved genetic signatures in animals could help

Targeting a pathway that promotes cancer immune evasion could prolong immunotherapy and reduce its side effects for liver cancer patients

The combination of genome-scale CRISPR experiments and powerful computational approaches has created a Cancer Dependency Map

A neural network called STORK can predict embryo quality with over 90 percent accuracy, offering fresh hope for successful in vitro fertilization.