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Image: NG-TEST Candida auris is the first lateral-flow immunoassay specifically designed to identify C. auris from cultured specimens within 15 minutes (Photo courtesy of NG Biotech)

Rapid Test Promises Faster Answers for Drug-Resistant Infections

A new pair of rapid lateral-flow assays enable 15-minute identification of two pathogens classified as critical by the WHO. More...
19 Feb 2026
Image: Powered by OptraSCAN’s patented OS‑SiA technology, the platform performs scanning, indexing, and AI‑driven analysis simultaneously (Photo courtesy of OptraSCAN)

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
Image: The fully automated SeptiCyte RAPID cartridge is compatible with the Biocartis Idylla platform (Photo courtesy of Immunexpress)

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
Image: The CRISPR-based technology removes antibiotic-resistant elements from populations of bacteria (Photo courtesy of Bier Lab/UC San Diego)

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
Image: A single blood test will help gain an overview of an individual’s entire infection history and immune status (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Blood Test Could Detect Infection Exposure History

A blood test could reveal an individual’s lifetime exposure to infectious diseases. More...
02 Feb 2026
Image: The dSHERLOCK precision diagnostic platform enables quantitative assessment of fungal infections within 20 minutes (Photo courtesy of Wyss Institute at Harvard University)

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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