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Bio-Rad's Amplichek II Quality Control

Bio-Rad Laboratories has launched the Amplichek II, an independent, multi-analyte quality control test that monitors the performance of in vitro laboratory nucleic acid testing procedures for the qualitative detection of healthcare-associated infections. It was recently issued a de novo clearance from the US Food and Drug Administration, and it is the first in a series of infectious disease controls that Bio-Rad plans to introduce to the molecular diagnostic testing market, the company said.

The Scan

Positive Framing of Genetic Studies Can Spark Mistrust Among Underrepresented Groups

Researchers in Human Genetics and Genomics Advances report that how researchers describe genomic studies may alienate potential participants.

Small Study of Gene Editing to Treat Sickle Cell Disease

In a Novartis-sponsored study in the New England Journal of Medicine, researchers found that a CRISPR-Cas9-based treatment targeting promoters of genes encoding fetal hemoglobin could reduce disease symptoms.

Gut Microbiome Changes Appear in Infants Before They Develop Eczema, Study Finds

Researchers report in mSystems that infants experienced an enrichment in Clostridium sensu stricto 1 and Finegoldia and a depletion of Bacteroides before developing eczema.

Acute Myeloid Leukemia Treatment Specificity Enhanced With Stem Cell Editing

A study in Nature suggests epitope editing in donor stem cells prior to bone marrow transplants can stave off toxicity when targeting acute myeloid leukemia with immunotherapy.