> Quest Diagnostics ($DGX) is rolling out BRCAvantage Plus, the company's new suite of lab-developed tests for determining genetic breast cancer risk. Release
> Scientists at Stanford are developing an innovative molecular imaging technology that could improve bladder cancer detection and provide an alternative to standard endoscopy procedures. Release
> Researchers at the National Institutes of Health unveiled a new blood test that measures brain insulin resistance as an indicator of early-onset Alzheimer's disease. Release
> Charles River Laboratories ($CRL) acquired Cleveland, OH-based ChanTest in an all-cash transaction. Release
> Cleveland Clinic researchers are planning to use IBM's ($IBM) Watson technology to help oncologists uncover more personalized treatment options for cancer patients. Release
> French diagnostic outfit Genclis presented promising first clinical data for its molecular diagnostic test for nonmetastatic, triple-negative breast cancer. Release
> Clinical diagnostic firm Bio-Rad Laboratories agreed to shell out $55 million to settle foreign bribery allegations. Story (sub. req.)