Microbiology
Company Provides Laboratories with Technologies for Swine Flu Detection
A company that provides innovative life-science solutions, announced that it is providing its technologies to health officials across the globe to aid in the identification of influenza strains, particularly the strain associated with the recent outbreak of the influenzavirus A H1N1, More...14 May 2009
Fast and Accurate Diagnostic Test Introduced for Meningitis
A novel, fast-acting multiplex PCR diagnostic technique simultaneously verifies a complex range of pathogens that indicate meningitis, a severely debilitating infection that if not diagnosed and treated quickly can result in death. More...12 May 2009
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New Molecular Assays Test for Human Papillomavirus
Easy-to-Use Kits Allow Rapid Identification of Microorganisms
Lab21 Expands Microbiology Offering With Acquisition of Biotec
Monoclonal Antibodies Detect Clostridium Difficile Toxins
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Micro-Sized Cantilevers Detect Viruses in Fluids
Technique Determines Source of Salmonella Outbreaks
HIV Genetic Variation Influences Diagnostic Assay Performance
Optical Immunosensors Improve POC Diagnostics
New Technology Lights Chronic Bacterial Infection Inside Bone
Cytomegalovirus Antiviral Resistance Test Guides Treatment
New Kit Identifies Protozoa Causing Gastrointestinal Disease
Targeted Fluorescent-Imaging Compound Detects Viable Cancer Cells
Abbott To Offer New Approach to Pathogen Detection
Sequencing System Monitors Low Frequency HIV Variants
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