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17 Jun 2026 - 19 Jun 2026
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Microbiology

Image: The rapid diagnostic test is being piloted across three UK hospitals (Photo courtesy of Imperial College Healthcare)

15-Minute Blood Test Diagnoses Life-Threatening Infections in Children

A rapid diagnostic test could help distinguish viral from bacterial infections in children within minutes. More...
14 Nov 2025
Image: EBP and EBP plus have received FDA 510(k) clearance and CE-IVDR Certification for use on the BD COR system (Photo courtesy of BD)

High-Throughput Enteric Panels Detect Multiple GI Bacterial Infections from Single Stool Swab Sample

Two new molecular diagnostic panels can rapidly identify major bacterial pathogens directly from stool samples. More...
07 Nov 2025
Image: Doctoral student Pelumi Oladipo and advisor Jeffrey Ram, Ph.D., presented their research at a recent poster session (Photo courtesy of Wayne State University)

DNA-Powered Test Accurately Detects E. Coli Lookalike Bacteria

A new PCR-based test can detect a lesser-known bacterium often mistaken for E. coli. More...
28 Oct 2025
Image: The automated diagnostic platform enables rapid pathogen identification directly from whole blood (Photo courtesy of Scanogen)

Breakthrough Diagnostic Platform to Rapidly Detect Life-Threatening Bloodstream Infections

A breakthrough diagnostic platform could enable rapid testing for life-threatening bloodstream infections. More...
30 Sep 2025
Image: Sugar fingerprints open new possibilities for faster and more reliable diagnosis of fungal infections (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Fast Noninvasive Bedside Test Uses Sugar Fingerprint to Detect Fungal Infections

A fast, noninvasive bedside test uses sugar fingerprints to detect fungal infections within minutes. More...
29 Sep 2025
Image: PCR-based test performed on dried blood spots can reliably detect congenital CMV at birth (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

Dried Blood Spot Test Reliably Detects Congenital Cytomegalovirus at Birth

A new study has found that dried blood spot tests reliably detect congenital CMV at birth. More...
29 Sep 2025
Image: A clinical test and handheld device could quickly classify sepsis patients into two groups (Photo courtesy of Sara Moser/WashU Medicine)

Rapid Sepsis Diagnostic Device to Enable Personalized Critical Care for ICU Patients

A clinical test and handheld device for diagnosing sepsis could help guide treatment decisions. More...
23 Sep 2025
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