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Swansea University has helped uncover a surprising new role for platelets—one that could significantly advance early cancer ...
Researchers have discovered that platelets act as reservoirs for cell-free DNA, including fragments from tumors and fetuses.
The study involved researchers from the universities of Edinburgh and Swansea, as well as Oxford (Image: Oxford Mail) It is ...
Natera, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTRA), a global leader in cell-free DNA and precision medicine, today announced that it will present ...
Oxford-led study uncovers previously unknown function of platelets as DNA 'vacuum cleaners' in the blood, with profound implications for cancer ...
The study shows that platelets collect DNA fragments from tumors and fetuses, which can enhance cancer detection and prenatal screening.
Among liquid biopsy–based methodologies, cell-free DNA (cfDNA)–related early diagnosis technology is relatively mature, and relevant commercial detection kits have been approved. 8 The main ...
However, screening can be appropriate for some very healthy people who may have an increased risk for cancer. For all these reasons, I don’t recommend the new cell-free DNA cancer screening ...
DNA-MRD testing better predicted outcomes versus PET/CT scans for large B-cell lymphoma, leading to NCCN guideline updates ...
Colorectal cancer screening remains inadequate in France, but DNA tests could enable screening through a simple blood test or stool analysis.
New research from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute shows that a new class of drug results in cell death in cancers, such as small ...