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Thermo Fisher, George Mason Team for Biomarker Research

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Analytical instrument and equipment maker Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. of Waltham, Mass., today announced an alliance with George Mason University in Fairvax, Va., to accelerate protein biomarker validation. Biomarkers are biochemical features or facets that can signal the progression or risk of disease, as well as the potential effectiveness of certain treatments. Under the agreement, Thermo Fisher's Biomarker Research Initiatives in Mass Spectrometry (Brims) Center and George Mason's Center for Applied Proteomics and Molecular Medicine (CAPMM) will use Thermo Scientific's Quantum Ultra...Read full article

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    biomarker
    A biomarker, short for biological marker, refers to a measurable and quantifiable indicator of a biological condition, process, or response. Biomarkers can be substances or characteristics that are objectively measured and evaluated as an indicator of normal biological processes, pathogenic processes, or pharmacological responses to therapeutic interventions. These markers are often used in medical and scientific contexts to assess health status, diagnose diseases, monitor treatment outcomes,...
    mass spectrometer
    A device used to measure the masses and relative concentrations of atoms and molecules. It utilizes the Lorentz force generated by external magnetic field on a moving charged particle, in which the particles are deflected by the magnetic field according to their masses. Once deflected, the particles are detected and recorded electrically to provide a mass spectrum of the input beam of ions.
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