Technology



Automated PCR Platform Increases Productivity of Clinical Molecular Diagnostic Laboratories
An automated real-time PCR platform that has been certified for diagnostics use in Europe has demonstrated the potential to dramatically improve productivity and turnaround times in the clinical laboratory. More...09 Dec 2015


Supplement Presents Studies on Importance of Simpler Diagnostics for Infectious Diseases
The Diagnostics Modelling Consortium and the Gates Foundation have published a supplement of papers on their latest research outcomes across a range of infectious diseases that affect developing world countries, emphasizing that improved, well-considered field diagnostics could support elimination of multiple diseases. More...07 Dec 2015

Cancer Cells Detected Before They Form Metastases
A versatile microarray-based platform has been developed that is able to capture single target cells from large background populations as analyses of rare events occurring at extremely low frequencies in body fluids are still challenging. More...06 Dec 2015
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New Clinical Chemistry Analyzer Introduced at Medica 2015
First Lab-in-a-Briefcase to Boost Global Early Diagnosis of Cancer
Rapid Ebola Virus Detection Assay Evaluated
System Portfolio Includes High Medical Value Virology Assays
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Adoption of New Digital Pathology PACS to Improve Cancer Care for Patients in Sweden
Molecular Technology Identifies Viral RNA Mutations in Clinical Samples
Miniature DNA Sequencing Device Independently Evaluated
Respiratory Pathogen Diagnostic Panel Now Certified for Use in Europe
Powerful Plastic Microscope Brings Diagnostic Care to Rural Areas
Diagnostic Antibodies and Proteins Detected with DNA Nanomachines
Molecular Diagnostics Platform and Dedicated HSV Assay Set to Debut
On-Chip Optical Sensing Technique Detects Multiple Flu Strains
New Target Sequence Capture Panel Eases Detection of Viruses in Patient Samples
Compounds Detected in Breath Samples Specific to Ovarian Cancer
New Portable Device Counts Leukocytes Through the Skin
Rapid, Simple, Inexpensive Diagnostic Tests Developed Using DNA
Real-Time Mobile Laboratory Developed for Needle Device
Rapid and Automated System Analyzes Kidney Stones
Handheld Nanopore DNA Sequencer Rapidly Detects Viral Infections in Blood Samples
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