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
pathogen detection
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
Four Decades of HIV Testing: Where Do We Stand?
Pallavi Upadhyay, PhD
Rapid point-of-care tests and self-tests are critical tools toward eradicating HIV
Humans versus Pathogens: COVID-19 and Beyond
Zahraa Chorghay, PhD
Advances in COVID-19 detection can also give us a fighting chance against other pathogens
Metabolomics: The Next Step in Precision Medicine
Ali Tinazli, PhD
Metabolomics can measure the actual physiological state of an individual, providing new health insights
Simplify Infectious Disease Surveillance with New RT-LAMP Tests
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Two new RT-LAMP-based solutions support active research and surveillance of viral pathogens
Latest Technological Advancements for STI Detection
Morgana Moretti, PhD
Point-of-care and molecular assays can improve early detection of sexually transmitted infections