Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples are increasingly being used for genomic profiling of brain tumors, offering a less invasive alternative to tissue biopsies. CSF samples provide a higher signal-to-noise ratio for detecting tumor-derived cell-free DNA (cfDNA) compared to plasma samples, making them particularly useful for diagnosing …
March 2026—Blood-based biomarkers for Alzheimer’s disease, including the FDA-approved Lumipulse G pTau 217/β-Amyloid 1-42 and Elecsys pTau181 tests, are revolutionizing diagnosis and treatment. These less invasive tests offer earlier detection, improved accessibility, and potential for broader patient reach.
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Thermo Fisher Scientific’s SwiftArrayStudio microarray analyzer was developed in response to customer needs for simpler workflows, more consistent turnaround times, and lower operational burden in genomics labs.
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February 2026—Prepared with expert insight from Anil Parwani, MD, PhD; Scott Hammond; and Melinda Schumacher, MD, Grundium’s white paper describes, from a pathologist’s perspective, how compact WSI systems can shorten consult turnaround times and reduce variability, improve access to subspecialty review without adding travel or courier burden, enhance community pathologists’ professional satisfaction and confidence, support scalable, secure, and validated workflows and lay the foundation for AI and advanced analytics as digital adoption grows. Download the white paper here.
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July 2025—Qiagen plans to launch three sample preparation instruments this year and next to expand its portfolio for automated sample preparation. QIAsymphony Connect, the next generation of the QIAsymphony, is progressing toward a phased launch to selected customers this year. The system, for in vitro diagnostic use, addresses pathogen nucleic acid extraction and other applications and can process up to 96 samples at a time. It features improved automation capabilities for sample tracking and new applications, higher yield for increase in assay sensitivity, and digital connectivity.