Biomarkers – News and Features

Liquid biopsies offer a less invasive, yet highly informative, alternative to traditional diagnostic methods. This article examines how liquid biopsies are aiding cancer drug development and guiding treatment strategies.

Scientists discovered that a previously uncharacterized subset of immune cells may play a critical role in the development of allergic diseases and explain differences between urban and rural populations.

Researchers have developed a dental floss pick that also featured a sensor that can detect high cortisol levels in a person's saliva. The flosser can provide early warnings for chronic stress, and could be adapted to other biomarkers.

A clinical trial has found that low-dose interleukin-2 is both safe and effective for use on people with motor neuron disease, also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), compared to a placebo.

Researchers previously characterized calprotectin’s utility as a biomarker in overtly inflammatory disorders like COVID-19, but this is the first time it has been considered as a potential marker for the general population.

A University of Georgia study finds that adults with both diabetes and hypertension in midlife show elevated dementia-related biomarkers over time. The risk was especially notable in Black Americans, underscoring health disparities.

New research shows that the gum disease bacterium P. gingivalis can slip into the bloodstream and infiltrate the heart. There, it quietly drives scar tissue buildup, disrupting electrical signals and raising the risk of atrial fibrillation.

Researchers have developed a deep learning algorithm called FaceAge, which analyzes a photo of a person’s face to estimate their biological age and predict survival outcomes for cancer patients.

Researchers have demonstrated that functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease (PD) by analyzing brain activity linked to sensory impairments, such as smell and vision.

University of Cincinnati engineers created a new device to help doctors diagnose depression and anxiety.