Researchers develop new tool for performing cancer liquid biopsies
Fluid analysing platform allows researchers to isolate and study the mechanical properties of circulating tumour…
Browsing: liquid biopsies
From microfluidics to metastasis
Circulating tumour cells (CTCs)—an intermediate form of cancer cell between a primary and metastatic tumour…
SABCS 2018: Liquid biopsies in SOLAR-1 trial predict benefit of alpelisib in PIK3CA-mutant breast cancer
Liquid biopsy-based assessment of PIK3CA mutational status served as a better indicator of progression-free survival…
Study shows potential to develop brain tumour liquid biopsies
Scientists are making strides in developing liquid biopsies for brain tumours by detecting tumour DNA…
Genetic ‘forecasting’ could predict bowel cancer’s response to treatment
Blood tests could predict how long it takes until bowel cancer returns based on the…
Sound waves could provide ‘liquid biopsies’
Using sound waves, an international team of researchers has developed a gentle, contact-free method for…
New blood test rapidly detects signs of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is expected to become the second deadliest cancer in the United States by…