> The FDA has released its "Use of Histology in Biomarker Qualification Studies" draft guidance document, which aims to support product development and reduce occurrences of unqualified biomarkers. Guidance document
> A working group calls for the use of biomarkers as surrogate endpoints in Alzheimer's disease clinical trials to improve outcomes for patients. Article
> RainDance Technologies, Hôpital Saint-Louis and BGI are working together in an international collaboration to find and confirm genetic variants in rheumatoid arthritis. Press release
> Researchers from Perth, Australia, find a microRNA biomarker in prostate cancer patient samples. Article
> Inherited gene mutations can increase the risk of developing pancreatic cancer. Article
> Exosomes in spinal fluid could be a source for biomarkers in neurological disease. Abstract
> Protein biomarkers can differ between primary and recurrent ovarian cancers. Abstract
> A Cancer Research UK imaging biomarker shows potential to predict lack of response to chemotherapy. Abstract
> ValiRx acquires the biomarkers arm of the Finnish company Pharmatest. Article
> The copeptin malaria biomarker does not predict the severity of disease. Abstract
And Finally... Researchers have retracted a 2007 cancer biomarker paper from Urology after a company sued two universities for scientific fraud. Article