Microbiology
Molecular Test Device Developed for RNA Viral Detection
A microfluidic, continuous-flow, quantitative reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR) system to detect viral RNA targets has been developed and its creator have been working to reduce manufacturing costs and identify potential partners for commercialization. More...14 Feb 2018
Metabolite Biomarkers of Chronic Typhoid Carriage Detected
Detecting chronic carriers of typhoid is of public health relevance in areas where enteric fever is endemic, but there are no routinely used methods for prospectively identifying those carrying Salmonella in their gallbladder. More...12 Feb 2018
Vaginal Bacteria Linked to Higher HIV Susceptibility
Disruptions of vaginal microbiota might increase women's susceptibility to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Advances in molecular microbiology have enabled detailed examination of associations between vaginal bacteria and HIV acquisition. More...07 Feb 2018
New Test Allows Simultaneous Processing of Four STDs
A new test allows simultaneous processing of any combination of four separate sexually transmitted infections: Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Trichomonas vaginalis and Mycoplasma genitalium, from one patient sample. More...06 Feb 2018
Test Identifies BRCA2 Gene Mutations for Cancers
Many variants of uncertain significance have been identified in breast cancer 2 through clinical genetic testing. VUS pose a significant clinical challenge because the contribution of these variants to cancer risk has not been determined. More...05 Feb 2018
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