Biomarkers

Researchers Develop a Blood Test to Diagnose Bipolar Disorder

October 27, 2023 - Earlier this week, researchers at the University of Cambridge reported on metabolomic biomarker signatures for bipolar disorder, comparing them to unipolar depression. In a press release from the university, the investigators postulated that a blood test based on these biomarkers can help minimize the risk of misdiagnosing bipolar disorder (BPD) as...

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Researchers Identify Multidrug Chemotherapy Resistant Genes

by Veronica Salib

On September 4, 2023, a study published in Molecular Cancer identified gene variations that led to multidrug chemoresistance in head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) cells. This discovery is...

NIH-Funded Nature Study Identifies Biomarkers for Chronic Pain

by Veronica Salib

On May 22, 2023, Nature Neuroscience published a study identifying chronic pain biomarkers and potential pain management treatment targets. The study was funded by the NIH Brain Research Through...

Various Retinal Changes May Be a Biomarker for Alzheimer’s Disease

by Veronica Salib

In a study published in Acta Neuropathologica, clinical researchers examined the link between specific retinal changes and mild cognitive impairment in Alzheimer’s disease patients. Based on the...

Researchers Discover Anxiety Biomarkers, Developing a Blood Test

by Veronica Salib

Earlier this month, researchers published a study in Molecular Psychiatry identifying genetic biomarkers for anxiety disorders. The study used a four-step approach to identify objective assessments for...

Genetic Analysis Identifies microRNAs Associated with Diabetes

by Veronica Salib

A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of the Sciences (PNAS) determined that types of microRNA (miRNA) detected in human pancreatic cells are associated with type 2 diabetes...

Differences in Gut Microbe May Be Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Biomarkers

by Veronica Salib

Two studies recently published in Cell Host and Microbe, analyzing the correlation between the gut microbiome and myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigues syndrome (ME/CFS), determined differences in...

New Biotechnology Predicts Kidney Disease Risk in Diabetic Patients

by Veronica Salib

In the United States, approximately 37.3 million people have diabetes, making up about 11.3% of the population. Diabetes has additional risks, including an increased risk of developing kidney...

Blu Biotech to Collaborate on Sepsis Detection Device

by Veronica Salib

Sepsis, caused by untreated infection, is a life-threatening syndrome that is a common complication of many diseases and procedures. According to a press release by Blu Biotech, 48.9 million people...

Genetic Testing May Predict Heart Disease for Women with Lupus

by Veronica Salib

In a recent press release, AMPEL BioSolutions announced a new genetic test to predict heart disease risk for patients with lupus. Based on a Cell Reports Medicine publication, linked or shared genes...

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