Microbiology

The discovery could be used to help manage with hard-to-treat bacterial infections in humans

Urine cultures remain essential, but molecular diagnostics are narrowing the gap between testing and treatment for urinary tract infections

Modeling data suggests early metagenomic sequencing could reduce unnecessary testing and shorten time to diagnosis for CNS infections

The annual “Nature’s 10” list captures how scientists pushed the boundaries of knowledge in 2025

Preclinical studies show mRNA therapy slows antibiotic-resistant bacteria and enhances immune response

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing helps clinical labs diagnose meningitis and encephalitis faster, supporting timely and informed treatment decisions

Unlike standard two-tier protocols, the assay uses a dual-antigen binding approach to improve early detection accuracy and may offer a more efficient workflow for clinical labs

Rapid test provides another armament for microbiology laboratories to fight superbugs

Researchers call for greater investment in the prevention of gastric cancer, particularly through population-wide H. pylori screen-and-treat programs

Researchers estimated about 8,500 tons of antibiotics end up in river systems each year after passing through the human body and wastewater systems

Strategies and standards that help clinical labs strengthen compliance, ensure weighing accuracy, and protect data integrity

The need for clinical lab managers to communicate effectively ran the gamut from testing information to hiring and compliance

Improve sample security, reduce operational costs, and ensure compliance with best practices for selecting and managing cold storage

Water purification systems can streamline workflows, lower costs, and support sustainability goals

Can an artificial intelligence-based tool help bridge the critical gap in knowledge needed to develop AMR action plans?

Dr. Obiageli Okafor discusses growing resistance to dolutegravir and the need for global access to affordable HIV treatment and prevention

Novel use of bacteriophages powers the new test for the presence of bacteria such as E. coli

PCR panels offer an effective way for clinical labs to fight the threat of AMR

Learn how a leading hospital biochemistry lab tackled water quality challenges to keep analyzers running smoothly and accurately

Study also identifies biocides that work well against Psedomonas aeruginosa