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Image: Scientists have developed a new way to detect a flu infection through detecting neuraminidase, a spiky enzyme that helps the influenza virus spread to other cells in the body (Photo courtesy of Deposit Photos).

Research Makes Flu Virus Visible to Naked Eye

Researchers have discovered a way to make influenza visible to the naked eye by engineering fluorescent dye molecules to target a specific enzyme of the virus. The team was able to develop a prototype test kit that detects influenza in samples using a handheld lamp or blue laser pointer, and that even helps determine if a given antiviral therapy will likely be effective. More...
16 May 2017
Image: Salmonella Typhi, the bacterium responsible for Typhoid fever (Photo courtesy of Animated Healthcare).

Typhoid Fever Victims Present Unique Metabolomic Profile

A panel of metabolic markers distinguishes patients with typhoid fever from others suffering from non-typhoid tropical fevers such as malaria. More...
15 May 2017

Immune Response Differentiates Malaria from Other Infections

Malaria affects around 200 million people around the world but its non-specific symptoms, coupled with a lack of access to testing facilities, mean it is difficult to distinguish from other infectious diseases. More...
11 May 2017
Image: Research shows that when drug-resistant bacteria such as e. coli enter the bloodstream, it can raise a person’s risk for sepsis (Photo courtesy of the CDC).

Drug-Resistant Bacteria Can Raise Sepsis Risk

Sepsis affects an estimated 30 million people worldwide each year and without quick treatment, it can lead to multiple organ failure and death. Treating sepsis can be even more difficult if the bacteria responsible are resistant to antibiotics. More...
11 May 2017
Image: The Xpert HCV Viral Load cartridge, a quantitative test that provides on-demand molecular testing for confirmation of infection and monitoring of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) (Photo courtesy of Cepheid).

POC Test Advances Hepatitis C Diagnosis

A new test that enables diagnosis of hepatitis C infection in a single visit could improve access to early diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment service for some of the most vulnerable people in Australia and the world. More...
10 May 2017

Blood Test Predicts Vaccine Immunogenicity

A blood test early after vaccination can predict whether vaccines based on living, modified viruses have had the desired effect within seven days of vaccination. More...
09 May 2017
Image: The Alere i RSV assay is designed to easily and rapidly detect respiratory syncytial virus (Photo courtesy of Alere).

Novel Assay Rapidly RSV in Children

A novel rapid assay applies a nicking-enzyme amplification reaction to easily and rapidly detect respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in children hospitalized with acute respiratory-tract infections. More...
09 May 2017
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