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02 Jun 2026 - 04 Jun 2026
17 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2026

Microbiology

Image: Study design for analysis of monocyte phenotype, function, and metabolism (Gráinne Jameson et al., Journal of Infection (2026). DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2026.106755)

Metabolic Biomarker Distinguishes Latent from Active Tuberculosis and Tracks Treatment Response

New findings identify an immune "energy signature" that distinguishes latent from active TB and may signal treatment response. More...
29 May 2026
Image: Graphical Abstract (Microbiome Research Reports: DOI:10.20517/mrr.2025.96)

Gut Microbiome Signatures Help Identify Risk of IBD Progression

New findings show gut microbiome cluster types are linked to IBD severity and progression risk, enabling improved stratification. More...
28 May 2026
Image: New urine test provides a simple way to screen for autism in children (Photo courtesy of Andy DeLisle/ASU Knowledge Enterprise)

Urine-Based Test Shows Promise for Autism Screening in Children

A new urine test measuring 17 gut microbe-derived metabolites distinguished children with autism with high accuracy. More...
28 May 2026
Image: Using Diasorin’s Flex Software, laboratories can tailor target selection to seasonality, clinical presentation, current clinical guidelines, recent patient travel history, or immune status (Photo courtesy of Diasorin)

FDA-Cleared Gastrointestinal Panel Detects 24 Pathogen Targets

Diasorin has received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for the LIAISON PLEX Gastrointestinal Flex Assay that detects 24 gastrointestinal pathogen targets. More...
26 May 2026
Image: Seegene’s Allplex MDRO Assay is designed to support detection of multidrug-resistant organisms (MDROs) (Photo courtesy of Seegene)

New AMR Assay Supports Rapid Infection Control Screening in Hospitals

Seegene has launched the Allplex MDRO Assay, a new antimicrobial resistance (AMR) testing product for the European market. More...
22 May 2026
Image: A member of the WHO Ebola ring vaccination team vaccinates a man in Bosolo village during a 2018 Ebola outbreak in Congo (Photo courtesy of WHO/Lindsay Mackenzie)

Diagnostic Gaps Complicate Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Response in Congo

Health authorities reported that early misdirected testing and limited access to Bundibugyo-specific assays delayed detection.

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21 May 2026
Image: The findings suggest that people with mpox can transmit the virus even without clinical symptoms (image credit: Adobe Stock)

Study Finds Hidden Mpox Infections May Drive Ongoing Spread

A new study shows that asymptomatic, undiagnosed mpox infections likely contributed substantially to spread. More...
15 May 2026
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