Researchers have developed a new method for detecting foodborne pathogens that is faster, cheaper, and more effective than existing methods. Their microfluidic chip uses light to detect multiple types ...

A new analysis method can detect pathogens in blood samples faster and more accurately than blood cultures, which are the current state of the art for infection diagnosis. The new method, called ...

DENVER, Colorado — A test to detect pathogens related to meningitis, encephalitis, and other neurologic infections is more sensitive than are conventional diagnostics and could vastly improve ...

Metagene-1, an advanced artificial intelligence (AI) model, is poised to significantly enhance the detection and prevention of biological threats. Developed through a collaboration between Prime ...

A recent study on the application of metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) found that mNGS can achieve early detection of pathogens and accelerate the development of targeted anti-infection ...

When you think of electric fields, you likely think of electricity — the stuff that makes modern life possible by powering everything from household appliances to cellphones. Researchers have been ...

At present, bacteria, fungi or viruses can generally only be detected with certainty by way of elaborate laboratory tests or animal experiments. The food and pharmaceutical industries would like to ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) In healthcare settings, textiles like bed sheets, scrubs and curtains can harbor dangerous pathogens, facilitating the spread of infections among patients and staff. Despite ...

P. aeruginosa is a highly adaptable bacterium and a major cause of hospital-acquired pneumonia (HAP) or ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) cases, which can lead to further spread of infection, ...