Technology

FDA Clears System Enabling Identification of Nearly 200 Pathogenic Microbes, Reduces Time to Identification
A mass spectrometry system for automated identification of bacteria and yeasts, covering the vast majority of microbial infections currently afflicting humans, has now been cleared for clinical use in the USA. More...03 Sep 2013

Non-DEHP and Phthalate-Free Tubing Now Available for Routine Laboratory Applications
A major European manufacturer of high-performance flexible tubing and other plastic laboratory products has introduced a bio-based, phthalate-free product for use in routine laboratory applications. More...27 Aug 2013



New Dual-Functional Fluorescent Probe for DNA Hybridization and Melting Point Analysis
Japanese researchers have described a new approach for combining real-time PCR amplification and melting curve analysis in a single-tube reaction, which provides a powerful means for new mutation detection assays. More...20 Aug 2013
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Different Bacteria Cultures Maintained in Microfluidic System
Innovative Technique Diagnoses Intestinal Parasitic Infections
Portable Nucleic Acid Extraction System Developed For POC Diagnostics
Point-of-Care Breath Test Rapidly Detects Active H. pylori
New Electronic Pipette Designed for Accuracy and Comfort
Blood Glucose Monitoring System Designed for Accuracy
Urine-Based Cancer Detection Technology Validated
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Automated Gram Smears Equated to Manual Preparations
Nanomechanical Sensors Detect Antibiotic Resistance
Automated Nucleic Acid Detection System Rapidly Resolves Gram-Positive Blood Cultures
Sound Waves Diagnose Blood-Related Diseases
Balance Monitors Ambient Conditions Automatically
Three Automated Assays for Cancer Diagnosis and Monitoring Launched
Early Signs of Infection Detected by Plasmonic Nanoprobes
High-Tech Swabs Granted European Patent Protection
Transcriptome Subtraction Pinpoints Unknown Viruses in Human Serum
Sensor Technology Detects Diabetes by Breath Analysis
Smartphone Optical Sensor Diagnoses Kaposi's Sarcoma
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