Microbiology
New Pathogen Detection Assay Pairs Molecular Inversion Probes, Next-Generation Sequencing
Next-generation sequencing is rapidly finding footholds in numerous microbiological fields, including infectious disease diagnostics. Molecular inversion probe (MIP) technology can be coupled with next-generation sequencing (NGS) for targeted, multiplexed pathogen detection. More...21 Feb 2022
Chromosomally Normal Miscarriage Is Associated With Vaginal Dysbiosis
Emerging evidence supports an association between vaginal microbiota composition and risk of miscarriage; however, the underlying mechanisms are poorly understood. We aim to investigate the vaginal microbial composition and the local immune response in chromosomally normal and abnormal miscarriages and compare this to uncomplicated pregnancies delivering at term. More...17 Feb 2022
Rapid COVID Test Developed Solves Problems With LAMP Sensitivity
Researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara have developed an isothermal amplification-based SARS-CoV-2 and influenza test that could retail for as little as $2 while addressing a key problem with loop-mediated isothermal amplification tests — false positive results. More...14 Feb 2022
Intestinal Microbiota Determines the Risk of MDRO Acquisition
Colonization and infection by multidrug-resistant organisms (MDRO) remains a public health problem. This is particularly important in intensive care units (ICUs) where the risk of MDRO acquisition/colonization results from the selective pressure associated with prolonged broad-spectrum antibiotic treatment. More...10 Feb 2022
Qiagen’s New Generation of QuantiFERON TB Test Gains Chinese Approval and Renewed WHO Recommendation
QIAGEN N.V. (Venlo, Netherlands) has announced that its QuantiFERON tuberculosis (TB) testing solution has gained additional momentum with the approval of the fourth generation of this modern gold standard test in China and a new endorsement from the World Health Organization (WHO). More...08 Feb 2022
ABO Blood Group Related to Specific Immune Response to Anti-SARS-CoV-2
Markers of the protective humoral response, such as total anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulins and neutralizing antibodies, have been observed to decrease in convalescent individuals, even though a potential long-lasting humoral B-cell memory subset was detected. More...31 Jan 2022
MALDI-TOF Can Predict Antimicrobial Resistance in Clinical Samples
Antimicrobial-resistant bacteria and fungi pose a serious and increasing threat to the achievements of modern medicine. Infections with antimicrobial-resistant pathogens are associated with substantial morbidity, mortality and healthcare costs. More...27 Jan 2022
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