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Microbiology

Image: Researchers have identified a metabolite produced by gut bacteria as a driver of atherosclerosis (Photo courtesy of CNIC)

Early Detection of Gut Microbiota Metabolite Linked to Atherosclerosis Could Revolutionize Diagnosis

A metabolite produced by gut bacteria has been identified as a potential early diagnostic marker of atherosclerosis. More...
18 Jul 2025
Image: The RT-LAMP assay is lyophilized for heat stability and uses non-proprietary components (Photo courtesy of ©2025 Matl et al.)

New RT-LAMP Assay Offers Affordable and Reliable Pathogen Detection for Resource-Limited Settings

A new open-source RT-LAMP assay offers an affordable option for pathogen detection in diverse settings. More...
15 Jul 2025
Image: Using viral load tests can help predict mpox severity when skin lesions first appear (Photo courtesy of Laiman Kana Ariga/Nagoya University)

Viral Load Tests Can Help Predict Mpox Severity

A study has identified which mpox patients will develop severe, long-lasting skin lesions. More...
03 Jul 2025
Image: Gut microbiota dysbiosis has been linked to the onset and progression of gestational diabetes (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Gut Microbiota Analysis Enables Early and Non-Invasive Detection of Gestational Diabetes

A new study has found that analyzing gut microbiota can help identify gestational diabetes. More...
03 Jul 2025
Image: The new handheld TB testing device significantly improves disease detection in HIV patients (Photo courtesy of Vincent Postle/Tulane University)

Credit Card-Sized Test Boosts TB Detection in HIV Hotspots

A new credit card-sized TB test could close the diagnostic gap in HIV hotspots. More...
30 Jun 2025
Image: Metagenomic sequencing could transform infectious disease diagnostics (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

mNGS CSF Test Outperforms Traditional Microbiological Testing for Infectious Diseases

Metagenomic testing has been shown to deliver broader, deeper pathogen identification compared to traditional methods. More...
27 Jun 2025
Image: Critically ill patients have reduced intestinal microbiota diversity and altered microbiome-associated metabolite concentrations (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Fecal Metabolite Profiling Predicts Mortality in Critically Ill Patients

A study has found that fecal metabolite profiling can identify critically ill patients with increased 30-day mortality. More...
23 Jun 2025
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