New biomarker helps identify cancer chemotherapy timing
In ray of hope for doctors to identify the tumour normalising period for effective timing of anti-cancer drug treatment, a team of researchers have discovered a new biomarker that can visualise the activity of blood vessels.
Apr 10, 2018, 11:50 AM IST
Researchers identify potential predictor of glaucoma damage
Researchers idendified a marker of damage to cells in the eye which could be used to monitor progression of glaucoma and the effectiveness of the treatment.
May 07, 2017, 00:28 AM IST
Parkinson's biomarker found in patient urine samples!
Researchers at the University of Alabama at Birmingham found the LRRK2 protein in the urine of Parkinson's patients.
Jul 07, 2016, 10:17 AM IST
A new biomarker that detects severity of COPD!
Using biomarkers in medical science for determining the state and stage of any disease is an age old practice.
May 17, 2016, 19:21 PM IST
A new biomarker that detects severity of COPD!
Using biomarkers in medical science for determining the state and stage of any disease is an age old practice.
May 17, 2016, 19:21 PM IST
Disposable biochip for simpler, affordable HIV diagnosis
There are about 50 microliters in a drop of blood.
Mar 14, 2016, 12:43 PM IST
Our hair and nails' secret toxic tale
Until now, researchers depended on samples of human milk, blood and urine, and those samples are more difficult to obtain than hair and nails.
Mar 03, 2016, 14:05 PM IST
Blood test for Alzheimer's disease comes a step closer
The findings, published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, suggests that a routine blood test can reveal Alzheimer's risk and IQ measurements.
Feb 09, 2016, 15:15 PM IST
Biomarker of early lung cancer identified
Researchers have identified a biomarker that detects the most common lung cancer in its earliest stage.
Dec 04, 2015, 11:20 AM IST
Key biomarker in obesity-related diabetes identified
Researchers have identified a new fingerprint of inflammation that may be able to predict which patients with obesity may also develop Type 2 diabetes.
Nov 23, 2015, 14:08 PM IST
Biomarker for autism that may aid diagnostics found
A fault in the channel of cells related to release of calcium in brain may be linked to certain forms of autism and serve both as a potential biomarker for diagnosing the disorder as well as a potential therapeutic target, new research has found.
Sep 23, 2015, 11:12 AM IST
News worth toasting to: Red wine, dark chocolate can benefit Alzheimer's patients
A compound found in grape skins and red wine called resveratrol is thought to impact Alzheimer's disease biomarker.
Sep 12, 2015, 10:24 AM IST
