Neurological & Psychological Disorders
News on research and diagnostic developments in neuroscience.
Alzheimer's Disease Risk Linked to New Loci in X Chromosome-Wide Association Study
Researchers found Alzheimer's disease risk loci on the X chromosome and focused in on a gene suspected to affect amyloid beta accumulation.
Qiagen, Eli Lilly Collaborate on Alzheimer's Risk Dx Panel
The firms will develop a multiplex PCR panel for the QiaStat-Dx system that detects APOE genotypes.
The company is seeing its CYP2C19 test adopted broadly as it prepares to submit a new application to the FDA for an assay targeting neurodegenerative disease.
Alzheimer's Disease Study Uncovers Presymptomatic Blood Protein Biomarkers
Researchers found pre-symptom protein markers for late-onset Alzheimer's disease, including proteins related to genetic disease risk, in participants of a prospective population study.
Spear Bio Raises $45M in Series A Round for Protein-Based Diagnostics Using qPCR Instruments
Bio-Techne co-led the round, with proceeds intended to accelerate development and scale up manufacturing.
Apr 10, 2024