Tag: genetic testing

9 Common Questions About Cancer Biomarkers

Gene-targeted therapy and immunotherapy can be regarded as the most cutting-edge methods in current cancer treatment, saving the lives of many cancer patients. An essential indicator in these new types of cancer treatment is cancer biomarker testing. Here are answers to nine frequently asked questions about cancer markers. 1. What Is a Cancer Biomarker? The…


Novel Newborn Genetic Screen Possible for Earlier Diagnosis and Treatment

Research led by the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) has reported that their novel newborn genetic screen may be feasible and reliable to test for three rare genetic disorders simultaneously. The research, led by Professor David Godler from the MCRI, developed a method to screen for Prader Willi, Angelman and Dup15 simultaneously from a sample…


Police Use Genetic Technology to Solve Teen’s 1976 Murder

Law authorities say they used investigative genetic geology to solve the 1976 rape and murder of a 19-year-old nursing student. Investigators said the technology helped identify the man who attacked Janet Stallcup at Christmastime that year while she was on her way to a party. Her body found eight days later inside her car, about two-…