WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- National Institutes of Health has issued a notice called: Government Owned Invention Available for License: DNA Methylation-Based Cancer Diagnostics for Accurate Tumor Classification.

The notice was published in the Federal Register on Aug. 12 by Richard U. Rodriguez, Associate Director, Technology Transfer Center, National Cancer Institute.

Summary: This technology encompasses a DNA methylation-based diagnostic platform designed to improve the accuracy and consistency of cancer classification, with demonstrated utility for tumors of the central nervous system, kidney, and hematopoietic system. By identifying disease-specific methylation signatures, the approach reduces interobserver variability and enhances diagnos...