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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

RNA Sequencing Improves Gene Fusion Detection for Childhood Cancer Diagnostics
Analysis of whole tumor RNA in children with cancer significantly increases the detection of gene fusions, which can provide information concerning the exact cancer type, the aggressiveness of the tumor, and the possible benefit of targeted drugs. More...07 Feb 2022
Automating Blood Smears Developed for Easier Malaria Diagnosis
Blood smears are used in diagnosis for a variety of hematological disorders, such as anemia and leukemia. They are also the preferred method of diagnosis of parasitic infections, such as malaria and filariasis in developing world laboratories. More...03 Feb 2022
High-Speed Fluorescence Image-Enabled Cell Sorting Tested
Cell sorting through flow cytometry is a technique that enables scientists to identify and sort individual cells based on specific characteristics of each cell in order to study them in more detail, evaluate how each cell may react to a new drug or perform other single cell studies. More...03 Feb 2022
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Non-Invasive Nasal Swab Test Leverages Advanced Genomic Technology to Detect Lung Cancer Risk
Novel Cardiovascular Biomarker Secretoneurin Implicated in Arrhythmogenesis
Qiagen Launches Novel Tuberculosis Blood Test That Marks Quantum Leap from Traditional TB Skin Test
Real-Time Glucose Saliva-Based Test to Replace Invasive Finger-Prick Testing for Diabetic Patients
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