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 ...

As the SARS epidemic and the COVID-19 pandemic confirmed, early and rapid detection of pathogens is crucial to thwarting them. When experts know what they are up against, they can swiftly develop ...

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 ...

(Nanowerk News) In a world grappling with a multitude of health threats — ranging from fast-spreading viruses to chronic diseases and drug-resistant bacteria — the need for quick, reliable, and ...

Researchers have developed microchips using field-effect transistors that can detect multiple diseases from a single air sample with high sensitivity. The technology enables rapid testing and could ...

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 ...

Pathogen evolution is a central theme in disease ecology, as genetic diversity and fitness changes in pathogens have a ...