Molecular testing, or molecular diagnostics, refers to a group of tests that look at the genetic material in a specimen. It can detect genetic risk factors for certain diseases or provide evidence of ...

If you could take a simple blood test that could detect multiple types of cancer while they’re still in an early and treatable stage, would you? For many, the answer would be a resounding yes.

The vision of a single blood test that could screen for dozens of different cancers has tantalized oncologists for more than ...

Share on Pinterest A blood test that identifies proteins was effective in detecting 18 types of cancer in a clinical study. Karyna Bartashevich/Stocksy A new blood test could be used for early ...

A new paper describes a test that can differentiate between different types of asthma via a nasal swab. Researchers hope the test can eventually be used to help match patients with better treatments.