Molecular Diagnostics
Rapid Molecular Diagnostics Platform Uses Multiplex PCR Technology for Fast Diagnosis of Severe Infectious Diseases
A cutting-edge molecular diagnostic platform can reliably and accurately diagnose severe infectious diseases by using multiplex PCR technology to detect a wide range of microorganisms, antibiotic resistance markers, or toxins from sample-to-answer within 4-5 hours. More...20 Apr 2023
Rapid Metagenomics Diagnoses Antibiotic Resistant Bloodstream Infections 18-42 Hours Faster Than Conventional Tests
New research has demonstrated that metagenomic sequencing can offer rapid and actionable AMR predictions for treating bloodstream infections much faster than traditional laboratory tests, potentially saving lives and improving antibiotic management. More...20 Apr 2023
30-Minute Molecular Assay to Revolutionize Tuberculosis Diagnosis within Near Patient Settings
ReadyGo Diagnostics Ltd. has entered into an assay development agreement with Gemina Laboratories Ltd., paving the way for a simple MTB saliva test that would replace smear microscopy and provide a sample to answer result within 30 minutes. More...20 Apr 2023
Novel Reference Materials Meet Needs of Labs Testing for BRCA1/2 Gene Variants
LGC Clinical Diagnostics has released its Seraseq BRCA1/2 Large Genomic Rearrangements Reference Materials to assist clinical laboratories in developing, characterizing, validating, and routinely assessing NGS assays. More...18 Apr 2023
Revolutionary Tests Powered by Exosome-Isolation Technology to Detect Challenging Cancers from Blood Draw
Biological Dynamics is developing assays for early-stage cancer detection that utilize its patented ExoVerita platform which isolates and analyzes extracellular vesicles, including exosomes present in patient blood samples. More...18 Apr 2023
Nanopore-Based Molecular Sensing Technology to Advance Infectious Disease Diagnostics
Oxford Nanopore Technologies and bioMérieux SA have joined forces to investigate selected opportunities for advancing patient care by providing access to nanopore-based clinical research and IVD solutions. More...18 Apr 2023
Clinical RNA Sequencing Platform Can Improve Rare Disease Diagnostics in Pediatrics
RNA sequencing offers an alternative perspective on genes by examining how the body interprets the genetic code rather than focusing solely on the code itself. Now, a new clinical RNA sequencing platform is aiding research into rare genetic conditions. More...17 Apr 2023
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