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Image: The LAMP molecular diagnostic test could be used to detect T. cruzi infection -responsible for Chagas disease- in newborns (Photo courtesy of ISGlobal)

Innovative LAMP Molecular Diagnostic Test Diagnoses Chagas Disease in Newborns

An innovative test combining a DNA extraction system, inspired by a modified 3D printer, with loop-mediated isothermal molecular amplification (LAMP), could potentially detect T. cruzi infection in newborns. More...
04 Jul 2024
Image: HIV particles, tiny yellow spheres, are attacking a CD4+ T cell shown in blue (Photo courtesy of Seth Pincus, Elizabeth Fischer and Austin Athman/NIH)

New Lab Test Detects Persistent HIV Strains in Africa

Researchers have developed a test to measure HIV persistence in individuals predominantly affected by African viral strains—a critical step towards finding a cure that can aid patients globally. More...
03 Jul 2024
Image: The new test analyzes gene fragments in the bloodstream (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Advanced Blood Test Helps Improve Cancer Treatments

Researchers have further developed an advanced method, a type of liquid biopsy that utilizes blood samples rather than direct tissue sampling for detecting various types of cancer. More...
02 Jul 2024
Image: A tray showing an ELISA diagnostic using the nanoparticles (Photo courtesy of Antoine Hart/UCF)

Nanotech to Further Enhance Sensitivity and Accuracy of ELISA Testing for Cancer Screening

Building upon previous advancements in nanoparticle research, scientists are working on further enhancing the sensitivity and accuracy of ELISA tests for detecting cancers and other diseases. More...
01 Jul 2024
Image: The U.S. FDA has granted marketing authorization for the Xpert HCV test together with the GeneXpert Xpress System (Photo courtesy of Cepheid)

First POC Hepatitis C RNA Test Enables Single-Visit Testing and Treatment

The first-ever POC hepatitis C virus (HCV) test eliminates the need to send samples to a central lab and can detect HCV RNA from a fingertip blood sample, delivering results within approximately one hour. More...
28 Jun 2024
Image: The new technology can help solve the unsolvable in rare disease diagnoses (Photo courtesy of 123RF)

Semi-Automated System Rapidly Identifies Pathogenic Genetic Variant Causing Rare Diseases

A novel semi-automated system enables rapid reanalysis of unresolved rare disease cases by regularly comparing patient genomic data with the latest global research findings, aiming to identify elusive disease-causing genetic variants. More...
27 Jun 2024
Image: An illustrated outline of the EarlyTect Bladder Cancer Detection and its clinical applications (Photo courtesy of Promis Diagnostics)

New Urine Test Improves Accuracy for Early Detection of Bladder Cancer in Patients with Hematuria

Researchers have developed a simplified DNA-based urine test to enhance the early detection accuracy of bladder cancer in patients with hematuria and reduce reliance on more invasive cystoscopies. More...
26 Jun 2024
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