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AI Brings Rapid, Standardized TB Smear Grading to the Lab

A new system standardizes sputum smear workflows by automating acid‑fast bacilli detection and objective bacillary grading. More...
18 Feb 2026
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Rapid Molecular Test Identifies Sepsis Patients Most Likely to Have Positive Blood Cultures

A molecular test has shown that it can identify septic patients most likely to have positive blood cultures. More...
17 Feb 2026
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CRISPR-Based Technology Neutralizes Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

A CRISPR-based gene-drive tool could reverse antibiotic resistance in bacterial populations. More...
13 Feb 2026
Image: New evidence suggests that imbalances in the gut microbiome may contribute to the onset and progression of MCI and Alzheimer’s disease (Photo courtesy of Adobe Stock)

Comprehensive Review Identifies Gut Microbiome Signatures Associated With Alzheimer’s Disease

New findings show that people with mild cognitive impairment and Alzheimer’s disease exhibit altered gut microbiota profiles.

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04 Feb 2026
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Blood Test Could Detect Infection Exposure History

A blood test could reveal an individual’s lifetime exposure to infectious diseases. More...
02 Feb 2026
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AI-Powered Platform Enables Rapid Detection of Drug-Resistant C. Auris Pathogens

A CRISPR-based test rapidly detects drug-resistant Candida auris in hospital patients. More...
22 Jan 2026
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New Test Measures How Effectively Antibiotics Kill Bacteria

A new single-cell test determines whether antibiotics effectively kill bacteria. More...
14 Jan 2026
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