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Image: The researchers developed protein-targeted diagnostic tests and are conducting serological studies in Kenya and Nigeria to support pathogen-specific therapy (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

New Protein Targets Support Diagnostics for Louse-Borne Relapsing Fever

Researchers identify outer surface proteins in Borrelia recurrentis that drive immune evasion . More...
15 Jun 2026
Image: The TORCH complex includes pathogens that can cause mild or silent maternal infections yet lead to serious fetal complications, underscoring the need for better surveillance and prevention (photo courtesy of iStock)

TORCH Infection Trends Point to Need for Tailored Screening in Pregnancy

New data reveal persistent maternal-fetal TORCH risks in North India, supporting tailored screening and CMV-focused education. More...
10 Jun 2026
Image: The modified culture medium speeds fidaxomicin resistance detection while reducing material and labor demands (image credit: Adobe Stock)

New Culture Medium Speeds C. difficile Resistance Detection and Reduces Costs

A modified culture medium speeds detection of fidaxomicin-resistant C. difficile with 100% sensitivity. More...
09 Jun 2026
Image: The fully automated solution increases vial loading by 50% and supports up to 960 vials per module, extending walk-away time (Photo courtesy of Waters Corporation)

Automated Blood Culture System Speeds Detection of Bloodstream Infections

The BD BACTEC FXI Culture System has received FDA 510(k) clearance and is now available to U.S. laboratories. More...
09 Jun 2026
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
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