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Innovative ID/AST System to Help Diagnose Infectious Diseases and Combat AMR

An innovative system for microorganism ID and AST can benefit clinical laboratories to help diagnose infectious diseases and combat AMR. More...
20 Mar 2025
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CRISPR-Based Diagnostic Test Detects Pathogens in Blood Without Amplification

A new technology enables rapid and highly sensitive detection of multi-drug-resistant bacteria and other pathogens, even at low concentrations. More...
17 Mar 2025
Image: The DNA sequencing method indentifies the bacterial causes of infections to determine the most effective antibiotics for treatment (Photo courtesy of Shutterstock)

New DNA Test Diagnoses Bacterial Infections Faster and More Accurately

A new DNA sequencing technique can be used directly in hospitals to diagnose bacterial infections faster and more accurately. More...
13 Mar 2025
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Gastrointestinal Panel Delivers Rapid Detection of Five Common Bacterial Pathogens for Outpatient Use

A new gastrointestinal panel offers rapid detection of five common bacterial pathogens for outpatient use. More...
10 Mar 2025
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Rapid PCR Testing in ICU Improves Antibiotic Stewardship

A new study has shown that rapid PCR testing in the ICU improved antibiotic stewardship compared to standard care. More...
07 Mar 2025
Image: The study identified a genetic signature in bacteria that, when present, indicates the likelihood of developing antibiotic resistance (Photo courtesy of Tulane University)

Unique Genetic Signature Predicts Drug Resistance in Bacteria

Researchers have discovered a unique genetic signature in bacteria that can predict their likelihood of developing resistance to antibiotics. More...
04 Mar 2025
Image: The unique barcoding system enables tracking of K. pneumoniae as it moves throughout the body (Photo courtesy of AdobeStock)

Unique Barcoding System Tracks Pneumonia-Causing Bacteria as They Infect Blood Stream

Scientists are working to understand how bacteria spread throughout the body to cause systemic infections, with the ultimate goal of halting this process before it escalates. More...
28 Feb 2025
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