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Cynvenio Biosystems ClearID Lung Cancer Test

Cynvenio Biosystems has launched its ClearID Lung Cancer blood test. The 11-gene panel leverages next-generation sequencing technology to identify tumor-related genetic mutations that can be treated with targeted therapies. It identifies ctDNA burden and detects somatic mutations as low as .13 percent with an accuracy of 99.76 percent and a sensitivity of 95.9 percent, the firm said.

The Scan

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.