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Genetic Study of Feral Dogs Near Chernobyl Power Plant Reveals Complex Structure

The findings and subsequent studies could help to understand the genetic health effects of exposure to long-term, low-dose ionizing radiation and other contaminants.

Space Radiation Shows Limited Effects on Mammalian Sperm DNA, Fertility

A team from Japan tracked genetic and fertility features in freeze-dried mouse sperm samples stored in space for several years, along with pups produced from them.

DARPA Awards ASU $38.8M to Build Epigenetic-Based Device to Measure WMD Exposure

The grant was awarded as part of DARPA's Epigenetic Characterization and Observation program, which aims to develop new approaches to epigenetic analysis.

Mount Sinai Gets $27.8M DARPA Grant for Epigenetic Tech to Measure WMD Exposure

The researchers are aiming to find molecular signatures in blood that identify previous exposures to materials associated with weapons of mass destruction.

BARDA-Funded Radiation Exposure MDx Test Development Continues Apace
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The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority aims to produce at least two US Food and Drug Administration-cleared tests.

Sep 21, 2017

DxTerity, City of Hope Partner to Develop Blood Test for Radiation Therapy Response

Aug 4, 2017

Brain Tumors in Childhood Cancer Survivors Reveal Radiation-Induced Mutations

Mar 7, 2017

Serum MicroRNA Signature Reflects Radiation Exposure, Lethality
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Oct 5, 2016

BARDA Awards DxTerity Diagnostics $150M Contract for Radiation Exposure Test

Sep 13, 2016

Secondary Malignancies Reveal Radiation-Associated Mutation Signatures

Feb 19, 2015

DxTerity, Duke Partnership Wins $10.4M BARDA Extension for Biodosimeter Development

Jun 19, 2014

NIAID Pledges $21M for Radiation Countermeasures; Seeks Biomarkers, Dx Tools

Jun 12, 2014

ASU's Biodesign Institute Enters Phase Two of Radiation Dosimeter Project Using Life Tech Platform
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Jun 3, 2014

Biodesign Institute Partners with Thermo Fisher on $9M BARDA Contract for Radiation Exposure MDx

Aug 15, 2013

NSBRI Partnering with NASA to Fund Space Radiation Research Institute

Aug 12, 2013

FDA Awards Wyss Institute $5.6M for Organs-on-Chips Technology in Assessing Radiation Sickness Countermeasures

Feb 27, 2013

Mouse Study Reveals Radiation Exposure-Related Blood MicroRNA Profiles

Jan 17, 2013

ASU Biodesign Institute Using Life Tech qPCR Systems to Develop Radiation Exposure Assay
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Jan 16, 2013

ASU Partners with Life Technologies to Develop Gene Expression Test for Radiation Exposure

May 14, 2012

PositiveID Subsidiary Partners with U. of Nevada for Radiation Detection Technology

Feb 29, 2012

Courtagen Developing Assay for Avaxia's Radiation Therapy

Oct 24, 2011

Caliper, DxTerity Partner on Assays for LabChip Dx Platform

Oct 6, 2011

Biodesign Institute, Partners Continue Work on BARDA-funded Gene Expression Test

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RNA Editing in Octopuses Seems to Help Acclimation to Shifts in Water Temperature

A paper in Cell reports that octopuses use RNA editing to help them adjust to different water temperatures.

Topical Compound to Block EGFR Inhibitors May Ease Skin Toxicities, Study Finds

A topical treatment described in Science Translational Medicine may limit skin toxicities seen with EGFR inhibitor therapy.

Dozen Genetic Loci Linked to Preeclampsia Risk in New GWAS

An analysis of genome-wide association study data in JAMA Cardiology finds genetic loci linked to preeclampsia that have ties to blood pressure.

Cancer Survival Linked to Mutational Burden in Pan-Cancer Analysis

A pan-cancer paper appearing in JCO Precision Oncology suggests tumor mutation patterns provide clues for predicting cancer survival that are independent of other prognostic factors.