> DiaGenic reports 85% accuracy for blood biomarker-based diagnosis in early, naive Parkinson's patients in a European multicenter study. Press release
> Studies of adolescent girls after the 2008 Chinese earthquake have shown that hair cortisol levels could be used as a biomarker for post-traumatic stress disorder. Abstract
> An osteoarthritis (OA) study from the FNIH Biomarkers Consortium is intended to improve clinical outcomes for those with OA of the knee. Press release
> Critical Diagnostics' ST2 biomarker is predictive in heart failure. Press release
> Using informatics can identify biomarkers for disease. Abstract
> Personalizing controlled ovarian stimulation needs a combination of hormonal, functional and genetic biomarkers. Abstract
> Desmoplakin I acts as a biomarker in recurrence of stroke. Abstract
> Combining biomarkers and echocardiography with clinical risk scores improves risk stratification in older patients at risk of heart failure. Article
> Beta-amyloid precursor protein, perhaps best known as the precursor to beta-amyloid, the peptide that forms plaques in Alzheimer's disease, may have a role as a biomarker in transformed stem cells in cancer. Abstract
> The FNIH Biomarkers Consortium has launched a research collaboration to evaluate clinical trial endpoints for antibiotic development. Press release
> Courtagen Life Sciences and Tetracore are collaborating to develop a biothreat assay using Courtagen's biomarker technology. Press release
> H-NMR shows the severity of Alzheimer's disease. Paper
> Biomarker genes can differentiate between Haemophilus influenzae and Haemophilus haemolyticus. Abstract
> Serum levels of miR-1322 have potential as a diagnostic biomarker for patients with esophageal squamous cell carcinoma. Abstract
> Meta-analysis of datasets has found new biomarkers in Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Abstract
> Proteomic analysis of gingival crevicular fluid (fluid produced during gum disease) has found biomarkers for dental disease. Abstract
> An SRM-based targeted proteomics platform has identified pancreatic cancer biomarkers. Abstract
And Finally... A researcher at Wayne State University has received a grant to develop a model system for MS and find biomarkers linked to behavioral changes. Press release