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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
Image: Performed on Roche’s cobas immunoassay systems, the test helps laboratories meet growing tuberculosis testing needs by automating workflows (Photo courtesy of Roche)

CE-Marked Blood Assay Automates Tuberculosis Infection Testing

Roche receives CE mark for a blood assay designed to identify tuberculosis infection in routine clinical laboratories. More...
09 Jul 2026
Image: A new computational framework makes genomic surveillance faster and more cost-effective for emerging COVID-19 strains (Image Credit: 123RF)

Genomic Surveillance Algorithm Improves Early Detection of Emerging Variants

A new algorithmic framework for global genomic surveillance speeds variant detection and cuts costs. More...
08 Jul 2026
image: The BIOFIRE SPOTFIRE VG Panel is designed to align with a typical patient visit, producing eight results from a single swab in about 20 minutes (Photo courtesy of  BioMérieux)

Point-of-Care PCR Panel Delivers Vaginitis Results in 20 Minutes

A new point-of-care multiplex PCR test provides eight vaginitis pathogen results from one swab in 20 minutes. More...
06 Jul 2026
Image: The multiplex molecular panels assess 22 and 11 targets, respectively, spanning bacteria, viruses, and parasites from a single stool sample, with results available in approximately one hour (Photo courtesy of bioMérieux)

Rapid Gastrointestinal PCR Panels Deliver One-Hour Results

New multiplex PCR panels deliver one-hour stool results with enhanced norovirus detection, expediting GI pathogen diagnosis. More...
03 Jul 2026
Image: The model estimated about a fivefold return in gastric cancer prevention benefits per unit invested, with cost-effectiveness maintained in higher-cost settings (Image credit: Adobe Stock)

H. pylori Screening Within Colorectal Program Aids Gastric Cancer Prevention

H. pylori screening generates about a fivefold return in gastric cancer prevention benefits, according to a new study. More...
30 Jun 2026
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