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Image: Schematic overview of the CRISPR-Assisted Nanodroplet-pairing Platform for Differential Identification of NTM (CANDI). The platform combines broad-range amplification using conserved regions of the 16S and 23S rRNA genes with species-specific CRISPR recognition. Fluorescence-coded CRISPR droplets are paired with sample droplets containing amplified products, enabling multiplexed target recognition and signal decoding (Image Credit: Yiwen Yang, Jingsong Xu, Dakang Xu)

Nanodroplet CRISPR Technology Supports Rapid, Multiplexed Mycobacterial Identification

A new multiplex CRISPR platform enables broad NTM detection with species-level ID and detects organisms missed by culture. More...
06 Oct 2026
Image: Overview of a rapid diagnostic workflow for fungal bloodstream infections (Photo courtesy of Professor Hiroki Takahashi and IMO, Chiba University, Japan)

Genomic Workflow Identifies Fungal Pathogens Before Blood Cultures Turn Positive

A genomic workflow identifies fungal species from blood cultures in about 7 hours, enabling earlier antifungal treatment. More...
05 Oct 2026
Illustration of capsule magnet system: A) the setup for the external magnetic robotic arms; B) a conceptual illustration of the capsule being magnetically controlled in the human gastrointestinal tract; C) the position of the magnets within the capsule; and D) the motion of the brush during sampling. (Image Credit: Y. Dai et al., 2026/ Device)

Magnetically Guided Capsule Enables Targeted Small Intestine Microbiome Sampling

A new magnetically guided capsule collects targeted small-intestine surface samples, enabling site-specific microbiome sequencing. More...
05 Oct 2026
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FDA-Cleared Multiplex PCR Test Detects 13 Respiratory Pathogens in a Single Sample

A newly FDA-cleared multiplex PCR panel detects 13 respiratory pathogens from a single nasopharyngeal swab. More...
30 Sep 2026
Image: The clearance also broadens QIAstat-Dx\'s infectious disease testing menu in the U.S., which already includes panels for respiratory and gastrointestinal infections, as well as meningitis and encephalitis (Photo courtesy of Qiagen)

One-Hour Molecular Panel Expands Bloodstream Infection Testing for Gram-Negative Pathogens

U.S. laboratories now have access to the full QIAstat-Dx bloodstream infection portfolio following FDA clearance of a new panel. More...
29 Sep 2026
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Blood Test Differentiates Bacterial and Viral Infections in Febrile Infants

A blood-cell ratio test distinguishes bacterial from viral infections in febrile infants with high accuracy. More...
29 Sep 2026
Image: Each PhAST instrument supports random-access processing of up to four samples simultaneously, delivering a throughput of up to 12 samples per eight-hour shift. (Photo courtesy of PhAST)

FDA Clears Rapid Phenotypic Antimicrobial Susceptibility System for Positive Blood Cultures

PhAST received U.S. FDA 510(k) clearance for the PhAST instrument and PhAST Blood Culture Gram-negative Panel. More...
26 Sep 2026
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