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Image: A cell phone camera is sufficient to examine tissue samples for tumor cells (Photo courtesy of Fraunhofer IAP).

Polymer-Based Rapid Test Visually Differentiates Tumor Cells

A polymer-based rapid test has been developed which visually differentiates tumor cells from healthy cells in a tissue section through the use of a simple microscope. Surgeons can already use the test in the operating room which saves time and expenses.  More...
18 Jan 2016
Image: Classical phase contrast image (L) of a cell compared to thermal imaging (R) (Photo courtesy of the University of Bordeaux).

Thermal Microscopy Could Help Detect Disease

A thermal microscope that produces heat maps of single cells could help detect disease conditions at the sub-cell scale, according to a new study.   More...
10 Jan 2016
Image: Photomicrograph of a peripheral blood smear showing schizonts and trophozoite stages of Plasmodium falciparum (Photo courtesy of Chiang Mai University).

Ultrasensitive Assay Detects Asymptomatic Low-Density Malaria

Highly sensitive, scalable diagnostic methods are needed to guide malaria elimination interventions and while traditional microscopy and rapid diagnostic tests are suitable for the diagnosis of symptomatic malaria infection, more sensitive tests are needed to screen for low-density, asymptomatic infections.  More...
06 Jan 2016
Image: Colored Transmission electron micrograph of Clostridium difficile forming an endospore (red) (Photo courtesy of Dr. J. Thomas Lamont).

New Infectious Disease Test Promises Quick Diagnosis

Early detection of specific pathogens has long been recognized as a vital strategy in the control of infectious diseases because it can lead to timely care of patients and prevent potential outbreaks.   More...
05 Jan 2016
Image: A screenshot from the Mykrobe Predictor software package shows results for an analysis of a methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacterium (Photo courtesy of Mykrobe [University of Oxford]).

Computer Program Predicts Drug Resistance by Evaluating Whole Genome Sequencing Data

A software package is being evaluated in the United Kingdom that can identify a bacterium from the DNA sequence of its genome and predict which antibiotics will kill it.  More...
03 Jan 2016
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Respiratory Pathogen Diagnostic Panel Approved

American Food and Drug Administration marketing approval has been granted for a diagnostic panel that incorporates tests for 21 clinically-relevant viral and bacterial respiratory pathogens into a single closed microtiter plate well.  More...
30 Dec 2015
Image: The ND-1000 spectrophotometer (Photo courtesy of NanoDrop).

Colorimetric Test Devised for Tuberculosis in Developing Areas

A rapid, sensitive and low-cost method has been devised for detecting tuberculosis, a highly infectious disease and a major global health problem, especially in countries with developing health care systems.   More...
28 Dec 2015
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