Science Papers Examine Urine-Based Diagnostic Assays, Sleep Regulation

Feb 19, 2021

By analyzing the fragmented cell-free DNA (cfDNA) found in urine, it may be possible to gain diagnostic insights from this degraded genetic material, according to a new study appearing in Science Translational Medicine this week. While cancer-derived cfDNA is present in urine, it is highly fragmented, limiting targeted analysis of genomic alterations.

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