Novel Breath Test Rapidly Detects SARS-CoV-2
Washington University in St. Louis
Robust device produces accurate results in less than a minute and can be modified to detect several other pathogens
pathogen detection
Why Are Real-Time PCR Panels Gaining Popularity for Molecular Testing?
Zahraa Chorghay, PhD
Accurate, versatile, fast, and affordable testing for infectious diseases, oncology, and pharmacogenomics
Leveraging Genomics in Tracking Infectious Diseases: Lessons from COVID-19
Trang Dahlen, MBA
Scalable solutions supporting workflow efficiency and accuracy are the need of the hour
Precision Metagenomics for Infectious Disease Testing
Today's Clinical Lab
Join Today's Clinical Lab and Steve Miller, MD, PhD, to learn about metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) for the detection of infectious disease pathogens
FDA Approves New Instrumentation for Latent Tuberculosis Detection
PerkinElmer
New instrumentation offers clinical labs the option of automating TB tests for faster and more reliable results
New, Molecular Method to Detect RNA Viruses
University of Barcelona
PPRH methodology detects viruses in less than an hour and is equally sensitive and specific as a PCR test
New, Targeted Test for Colistin-Resistant Enterobacter Species
Swathi Kodaikal, MSc
The new assay accounts for “heteroresistance,” providing accurate colistin resistance results
Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison
Zahraa Chorghay, PhD
Holmes found guilty of defrauding investors, with implications for the tech industry
WHO to Identify Pathogens That Could Cause Future Outbreaks and Pandemics
World Health Organization
The updated list will help guide global investment, research, and development of tests and treatments
The Evolving Epidemiology of Monkeypox
Jake Moskowitz, DVM, PhD
An update on ongoing transmission, vaccination, and testing efforts