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DNA and RNA Biomarkers: Why Scientists Need to Use Them

Nucleic acid detection techniques lead the charge for researchers seeking biomarkers in health and disease.

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There has been incredible progress in the discovery and application of molecular biomarkers for multiple pathologies, including cancer and neurodegenerative diseases. Because biomarkers for precision medicine and translational research are often nucleic acid based, DNA and RNA detection methods and technologies are at the forefront of this progress.

Download this ebook from Thermo Fisher Scientific to learn about

  • Different types of biomarkers and their applications
  • Current and upcoming translational biomarker research in oncology and neurobiology 
  • Tools and technologies for detecting nucleic acid biomarkers

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