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Expanded Diagnostics and Therapies Target Rising Gonorrhea Resistance

A new framework pairs rapid genotypic resistance testing with diversified therapies to improve gonorrhea cure rates. More...
24 Jul 2026
Image: The second‑generation assay detects all four Ebola viruses known to cause human disease: Bundibugyo, Zaire, Sudan, and Taï Forest (Image Credit: Adobe Stock)

New Rapid Ebola Antigen Test Detects Infection at Point of Care

A new rapid antigen test enables 30-minute point-of-care detection of four Ebola viruses in patients and the deceased. More...
23 Jul 2026
Image: The assay is designed to concurrently detect HSV-1, HSV-2, VZV, and MPXV in a single test (Image Credit: Adobe Stock)

Multiplex PCR Test Differentiates Four Causes of Ulcerative Skin Lesions

Seegene USA’s Allplex HSV-1&2/VZV/MPXV Assay has received Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) from the U.S. FDA. More...
21 Jul 2026
Image: The FDA-cleared QIAstat-Dx Gastrointestinal Panel 2 includes Cyclospora cayetanensis as a standard target within its 16-target menu for bacterial, viral and parasitic pathogens (Photo courtesy of Qiagen)

Syndromic GI Panel Detects Cyclospora for Rapid Case Confirmation

A syndromic GI panel detects Cyclospora in about one hour, streamlining diagnosis and supporting faster public health response. More...
18 Jul 2026
Image: The addition builds on a QIAstat-Dx menu that also includes respiratory, gastrointestinal, and meningitis/encephalitis panels (Photo courtesy of Qiagen)

Rapid Panel Identifies Gram-Negative Pathogens and Resistance Markers in Bloodstream Infections

A new panel delivers one-hour detection of gram-negative bloodstream pathogens and AMR markers from positive blood cultures. More...
15 Jul 2026
Image: Graphical Abstract (Ahavi P, Hoang TN, Meyer P, et al. Cell Systems, 2026; doi:10.1016/j.cels.2026.101654)

Bacterial Growth Assay Predicts COVID-19 Severity From Plasma

A new E. coli growth-based assay predicts mild vs severe COVID-19 from patient plasma to guide early care decisions. More...
14 Jul 2026
Image: New findings link reduced gut microbial diversity and function to higher frailty in older adults (Image credit: iStock)

Gut Microbiome Analysis Identifies Frailty-Related Signatures in Older Adults

New findings link reduced gut microbial diversity and function to higher frailty, aiding risk assessment in older adults. More...
14 Jul 2026
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