Microbiology



Multiplex Respiratory Panel Integrates Automated Extraction to Streamline High-Volume Testing
Applied BioCode’s BioCode Respiratory Pathogen Panel (RPP) has received FDA clearance for IVD use when paired with nucleic acid extraction on the Thermo Fisher Scientific's KingFisher Flex platform. More...07 May 2026




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Antibody Blood Test Identifies Active TB and Distinguishes Latent Infection
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Genomic Analysis Links Emerging Streptococcal Strains to Specific Infections
Rapid Urine Test Speeds Antibiotic Selection for UTIs
WHO Endorses Rapid Point-of-Care Testing to Improve TB Detection
Breath Analysis Approach Offers Rapid Detection of Bacterial Infection
Combined Infection Control Strategy Limits Drug-Resistant Outbreak in NICU
Study Highlights Accuracy Gaps in Consumer Gut Microbiome Kits
WHO Recommends Near POC Tests, Tongue Swabs and Sputum Pooling for TB Diagnosis
New Imaging Approach Could Help Predict Dangerous Gut Infection
Rapid Sequencing Could Transform Tuberculosis Care
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Hidden Gut Viruses Linked to Colorectal Cancer Risk
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