![Image: Researchers have found the first evidence of testing for the alpha-synuclein protein in blood samples via seed amplification assay (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock) Image: Researchers have found the first evidence of testing for the alpha-synuclein protein in blood samples via seed amplification assay (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_labmedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2024-07-26/shutterstock_2020008545.jpg)
![Image: Ultra-Rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (uRAST) revolutionizing traditional antibiotic susceptibility testing (Photo courtesy of Seoul National University) Image: Ultra-Rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (uRAST) revolutionizing traditional antibiotic susceptibility testing (Photo courtesy of Seoul National University)](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_labmedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2024-07-26/20240724_182414550_96106.jpg)
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An ultra-rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) method that bypasses the need for traditional blood culture has demonstrated the potential to reduce the turnaround time of reporting drug susceptibility profiles by more than 40–60 hours compared with hospital AST workflows. More...26 Jul 2024
![Image: Ultra-Rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (uRAST) revolutionizing traditional antibiotic susceptibility testing (Photo courtesy of Seoul National University) Image: Ultra-Rapid Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (uRAST) revolutionizing traditional antibiotic susceptibility testing (Photo courtesy of Seoul National University)](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_labmedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2024-07-26/20240724_182414550_96106.jpg)
Ultra-Rapid Culture-Free Sepsis Test Reduces Testing Time from Days to Hours
An ultra-rapid antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) method that bypasses the need for traditional blood culture has demonstrated the potential to reduce the turnaround time of reporting drug susceptibility profiles by more than 40–60 hours compared with hospital AST workflows. More...26 Jul 2024
![Image: The researchers selected a molecule that cannot penetrate a viral capsid and conjugated it to a dye that can (Photo courtesy of Dr Samuel Jones, University of Birmingham) Image: The researchers selected a molecule that cannot penetrate a viral capsid and conjugated it to a dye that can (Photo courtesy of Dr Samuel Jones, University of Birmingham)](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_labmedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2024-07-25/image005-sam-jones.xcc096eee.jpg)
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![Image: The blood test measures lymphocytes to guide the use of multiple myeloma immunotherapy (Photo courtesy of 123RF) Image: The blood test measures lymphocytes to guide the use of multiple myeloma immunotherapy (Photo courtesy of 123RF)](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_labmedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2024-07-25/77991546_m_normal_none.jpg)
Simple Blood Test Identifies Multiple Myeloma Patients Likely to Benefit from CAR-T Immunotherapy
A simple blood test that counts lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell) to predict the success of CAR-T immunotherapy in patients with relapsed multiple myeloma will allow physicians to pursue alternative treatments more quickly. More...25 Jul 2024
![Image: The researchers selected a molecule that cannot penetrate a viral capsid and conjugated it to a dye that can (Photo courtesy of Dr Samuel Jones, University of Birmingham) Image: The researchers selected a molecule that cannot penetrate a viral capsid and conjugated it to a dye that can (Photo courtesy of Dr Samuel Jones, University of Birmingham)](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_labmedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2024-07-25/image005-sam-jones.xcc096eee.jpg)
New Rapid Method for Determining Virus Infectivity Could Revolutionize Response to Future Pandemics
A new groundbreaking assay can screen viruses against virucidal antivirals in minutes, enabling quick determination of the effectiveness of antiviral measures, such as disinfectants. More...25 Jul 2024
![Image: The LIAMT handheld processor features a window which the user can look through to view fluorescent virus detection signals (Photo courtesy of Ziyue Li) Image: The LIAMT handheld processor features a window which the user can look through to view fluorescent virus detection signals (Photo courtesy of Ziyue Li)](https://globetechcdn.com/mobile_labmedica/images/stories/articles/article_images/2024-07-24/hiv-covid-test-501x411.jpg)
Handheld Device Puts Power of Lab-Based Diagnostic Testing in the Palm of Your Hand
Researchers have developed a platform technology that incorporates PCR-like capabilities within a handheld device, producing results within about an hour compared to the longer processes associated with traditional PCR. More...24 Jul 2024
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