Technology
New PCR Assay Rapidly Diagnoses Myotonic Dystrophy Gene Targets
In a proof-of-principle study, scientists have developed a conventional-PCR diagnostic test that specifically identifies myotonic dystrophy type 1 gene targets from whole blood samples in 15 minutes, obviating the need for prior DNA purification or concentration. More...01 Mar 2015
Next Generation Miniature Spectrometer Brings Flexibility to Diagnostics and Biotechnology
The mini spectrometer combines decades of pioneering miniature spectrometer design expertise with leading techniques, adding flexible optical sensing power to laboratory and point-of-care instrument integration. More...15 Feb 2015
Novel Detector for Disease Diagnosis and Assessment
A research consortium developing a compact, noninvasive detector for life-threatening disease has received a EUR 6 million grant from the European Commission. The grant will enable the consortium build a link between the detector and smartphones as part of the SNIFFPHONE project. More...10 Feb 2015
A First – Smartphone Diagnostic Device Replicates Quality of Lab Blood Test
Researchers have developed a hand-held smartphone accessory that can perform a low-cost, point-of-care, lab-quality test that simultaneously detects 3 infectious disease markers from a single finger-prick blood sample in only 15 minutes. The device can also be further developed to test for additional biomarkers. More...
09 Feb 2015
Automated MRSA/SA Test Receives US FDA Approval
An automated real-time polymerase chain reaction assay for the detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and Staphylococcus aureus DNA directly from nasal swabs has been certified for diagnostic use in the United States. More...09 Feb 2015
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