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Blood test identifies HPV-associated head and neck cancers up to 10 years before symptoms
Researchers show that a novel liquid biopsy tool called HPV-DeepSeek can identify HPV-associated head and neck cancer up to 10 years before symptoms appear.
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Researchers develop first-of-its-kind RNA tool to advance cancer and infectious disease research and treatment
Scientists have developed a powerful tool capable of scanning thousands of biological samples to detect transfer ribonucleic acid (tRNA) modifications — tiny chemical changes to RNA molecules that help control how cells grow, adapt to stress and respond to diseases such as cancer and antibiotic‑resistant infections.
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CARB-X backs neonatal sepsis diagnostic platform by Quantamatrix
CARB-X has awarded QuantaMatrix Inc. US$2.85M to execute a workplan to develop its rapid diagnostic platform to detect sepsis, especially in vulnerable neonates. The test aims to deliver results within just 6 hours from very small blood samples of 1 to 2 milliliters.
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New sepsis diagnostic could reduce critical time to save patients
A new diagnostic method would confirm sepsis infections earlier, cutting critical hours in the “race against time” to save patients’ lives. The process uses a centrifuge to separate bacteria from blood cells, and automatic microscopy for detection.
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Spore.Bio: why now is finally the time for fast, AI-powered microbial detection
For decades, microbial detection and quantification have been a persistent bottleneck across industries. Today, the landscape is shifting.
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Portable spectroscopy enables detection of vaginal microbes
Surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy can rapidly and noninvasively detect specific bacterial species in vaginal fluid, enabling early identification of microbiome imbalances.
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Fast, accurate, low-cost diagnostics - and no lab required
Researchers have developed a breakthrough diagnostic tool that could transform how quickly and reliably we detect illnesses like COVID-19, Ebola, AIDS or Lyme disease. The test uses just a single drop of blood, costs a couple of dollars and delivers results in only 15 minutes.
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M42 announces breakthrough results for its AI-powered tuberculosis screening
A new study is among the largest real-world clinical validations of an AI-driven healthcare solution to date, analyzing over one million chest X-rays (CXRs) to evaluate the efficacy and scalability of AI in TB screening.
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Skin test reagent proves effective and safe for TB diagnosis in children
A new class of skin test reagents based on Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB)-specific antigens has been developed. A phase III clinical trial suggests that C-TST is an effective and safe option for diagnosing pediatric TBI.
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A non-invasive test enables accurate detection of infant meningitis
A high-resolution ultrasound device has shown great accuracy in detecting suspected meningitis in newborns and infants, potentially offering a non-invasive alternative to lumbar puncture, the traditional diagnostic method.
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AI poised to revolutionize Lyme disease testing and treatment
Researchers unveiled a blood test developed with the help of artificial intelligence (AI) that identifies Lyme disease sooner and more accurately than the current standard — and that could translate to vastly improved patient outcomes.
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Decoding the blue: Advanced technology realizes potential in harmful algal bloom monitoring
Researchers have developed a powerful new method to detect harmful blue-green algae in freshwater lakes. Their method can identify toxin producing blue-green algae before they become damaging in recreational waters and pose threat to public health.
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New chlorophyll fluorescence imaging technique enables early detection of rice fungal diseases
A research team leverages chlorophyll fluorescence (ChlF) imaging, a cutting-edge technique, to identify reliable pre-symptomatic diagnostic indicators for rice blast and brown spot.
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Tiny soil microbes turn detective to uncover the timeline of oil spill contamination
Scientists in Belfast and Nigeria have developed a diagnostic tool that deploys microbes to uncover the timeline of crude oil contamination in soils.
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From COVID to cancer, new at-home ‘coffee-ring’ test spots disease with startling accuracy
A new, low-cost biosensing technology could make rapid at-home tests up to 100 times more sensitive to viruses like COVID-19. The diagnostic could expand rapid screening to other life-threatening conditions like prostate cancer and sepsis as well.
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New test could save lives from deadly fungal infection that spiked during pandemic
A new lateral-flow test could one day save lives across the world through early detection of a deadly fungal disease which dramatically spiked during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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New RNA test for African trypanosomiasis in livestock aids control efforts
A new state-of-the-art diagnostic test for animal African trypanosomiasis could detect sentinels of infection in domestic animals and aid control efforts.
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Paper-based devices diagnose malaria in asymptomatic people
Devices made with cheap strips of paper have outperformed two other testing methods in detecting malaria infection in asymptomatic people in Ghana – a diagnostic advance that could accelerate efforts to eliminate the disease, researchers say.
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Scientists team up to identify infectious diseases using AI and hyperspectral imaging
A collaboration will expand patented technology to detect viral signatures in animals. ESS Protect – Animal will offer rapid, non-invasive, and contactless screening for bovine respiratory disease (BRD) using hyperspectral imaging and advanced machine learning.
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GeneXpert MTB/RIF technology can distinguish non-tuberculous mycobacterial infection
Xpert Mycobacterium tuberculosis/rifampicin (Xpert MTB/RIF) in alveolar lavage fluid can not only detect rifampicin resistance but also distinguish pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) from non-tuberculosis mycobacterial (NTM) pulmonary disease.