The novel STAR assay can rapidly determine telomere dysregulation in cancers and age-related diseases in clinical settings A MAGNIFIED IMAGE CAPTURED BY THE DEVICE USED TO PERFORM STAR ASSAY. DIFFERENT FLUORESCENT INTENSITIES REFLECT THE LENGTH VARIATIONS IN INDIVIDUAL TELOMERE MOLECULES. view more CREDIT: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE The plastic tips attached to the ends of...
By Jenna Fletcher Reviewed by Daniel Bubnis, MS, NASM-CPT, NASE Level II-CSS Everyone, including males, has some breast tissue. For many males, the breast tissue never enlarges. For some, however, it expands due to hormonal changes, certain medications, or an underlying medical condition. Some people call this condition “man boobs,” which may feel like an...
CRISPR is known as the genome-editing power house so far. Recently scientists have discovered a far more superior diagnostic tool known as SHERLOCK. That achievement described in Science, would pave way for quick, easy, cheap and precise diagnostic tests. Researchers have developed a promising method for detecting extremely low concentrations of genetic material. Though there...
