Microbiology
Simple Blood Test Combined With Personalized Risk Model Improves Sepsis Diagnosis
Researchers have succeeded in identifying distinct molecular signatures associated with the clinical signs of sepsis that could enable a more accurate diagnosis and prognosis of this critical condition. More...06 Apr 2024
New Blood Test Cuts Diagnosis Time for Nontuberculous Mycobacteria Infections from Months to Hours
Researchers have introduced a CRISPR-based testing platform capable of identifying nontuberculous mycobacteria infections using blood samples, providing results in as little as two hours. More...18 Mar 2024
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