Technology
Ultra-Sensitive Rapid Test Evaluated for Malaria
In low prevalence regions, subpatent Plasmodium falciparum malaria infections have become an issue of increasing concern. As malaria endemic countries shift from control to elimination, the proportion of low-density P. falciparum infections increases. More...05 Apr 2018


New Rapid Test Reports Antibiotic Resistance in Two Hours
Resistant bacteria are spreading worldwide, which makes fast antibiotic susceptibility testing and determination of the minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) urgently necessary to select appropriate antibiotic therapy in time. More...28 Mar 2018

Cutting Edge Technology Used to Grade Cancer Tumors
Biopsy specimens are processed into formalin-fixed-paraffin-embedded (FFPE) blocks and currently, hematoxylin and eosin (H + E) stained sections are widely used for the histopathological diagnosis of cancer and other pathologies. More...28 Mar 2018

Liquid Biopsy Platform Isolates Circulating Disease Biomarkers
A new platform has been created with the potential to extract tiny circulating biomarkers of disease from patient blood. This simple, fast and convenient technique could help realize liquid biopsy diagnostics, which is a less invasive procedure than the current gold standard tumor biopsies. More...19 Mar 2018
Solvatochromic Trehalose Probe Rapidly Detects TB
Despite its devastating toll on health, the bacteria causing tuberculosis (TB), Mycobacterium tuberculosis, can be hard to spot. Current tests rely on chemical stains and estimates put the sensitivity of these stains anywhere from 32% to 94%. More...13 Mar 2018
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Microfluidic Device Brings Single-Cell Technology to Bedside
Device Leads to Lower Blood Culture Contamination Rates
Improved Blood Stabilization Used for CTC Profiling
Biosensor System Developed for Blood Glucose Monitoring
Nanowire Technology Developed to Detect Cancer Biomarkers in Urine
Cartridge Developed to Detect Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria
Microscope-Based AI Identifies Bacteria Accurately
Spinal Tap Needle Impacts Risk of Complications
Rapid POC Assay Detects Micronutrient Deficiencies
Simple Test Helps CF Patients Find Best Treatment
Blood Biomarker Detected for Different Diseases
Microfluidic Platform Devised for Determination of Autism Biomarker
Compact Device Developed for Sorting Cells and Biomolecules
Glutaraldehyde Test Evaluated for Rapid Tuberculosis Diagnosis
Personal Lab Offers Rapid Detection of Food Allergens
LAMP Malaria Assay Evaluated in Non-Endemic Setting
Potential Uses for Smartphone-Based Diagnostic Tool Described
Rapid Method Determines Antibiotic Susceptibility
Rapid Diagnostic Used in Sepsis Management
Lipid Vesicles Replace Blood in New Bacteria Test
Automated Slide-Based Approach Introduced for CBCs
World’s First Portable Fingerprint Drug Test Launched
Disposable POC Device Introduced for Low-Resource Areas
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