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Circulating tumor cells and the liquid biopsy

Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News March 06, 2019
Rajan Kulkarni, M.D., Ph.D., discusses how circulating tumor cells can be used as a screening tool to supplement other testing methods for an emerging class of cancer therapy candidates.

Fast-acting depression drug, newly approved, could help millions

The New York Times March 05, 2019
In response to the Food and Drug Administration’s approval of ketamine for treatment of depression, Erik Turner, M.D. says, “Thank goodness we now have something with a different mechanism of action than previous antidepressants. But I’m skeptical of the hype, because in this world it’s like Lucy holding the football for Charlie Brown: Each time we get our hopes up, the football gets pulled away.”

Are mosaic embryos the 'dark horse' of IVF?

EurekAlert March 04, 2019
Research conducted at the Oregon National Primate Research Center determines that mosaic embryos can adapt to their abnormalities and persist in development, resulting in positive IVF outcomes.
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