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Scientists develop diagnostic tools for mesothelioma

...announced April 23 that it has partnered with the New York University Medical Center with the aim of developing a line of early detection diagnostic products for lung and The early detection test will mainly target more than 45 million Americans who are at an increased risk of lung cancer due to smoking, as well as those who have been exposed to asbestos fibers.

The test will utilize Rosetta Genomics' proprietary protocol to extract microRNAs from a simple blood draw.

"A test that will be able to detect cancer at an early stage using a simple blood draw will have far reaching implications on the fight against cancer," said Dr.

Harvey Pass, professor and chief of the division of thoracic surgery and thoracic oncology at NYU Medical Center.

"MicroRNAs have been shown to hold great potential as effective biomarkers for various cancers, and I believe that NYU Medical Center's vast experience with lung cancer and Read more...

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