FDA Approves First Assay That Differentiates HIV Types
The Bio-Rad BioPlex 2200 HIV Ag-Ab assay distinguishes between HIV-1 antibodies, HIV-2 antibodies, and HIV-1 p24 antigen in human serum or plasma specimens. FDA Approvals …read more
Pros and cons of cfDNA testing
WASHINGTON – The high trisomy 21 detection rate is among the selling points of noninvasive prenatal testing using cell-free DNA screening, though the test detects only a small number of… …read more
Bullying, ‘rather than misogyny,’ explains online abuse of female gamers
Women receive three times as much abuse as men when playing online games. A new study suggests the psychology behind this is rooted in the need to men’s desire for social status. …read more
New study looks at sexual risk-taking for women on vacation
A study investigating women’s perceptions and motivations toward sexual risk-taking on vacation suggests that the US may be lagging behind when it comes to sexual health education. …read more
5 weeks pregnant: your pregnancy week by week
What is happening in week 5 of your pregnancy? You may notice mood swings and breast tenderness. Baby is now the size of a sesame seed. …read more