This workflow introduces a new method for CRISPR-based detection of nucleic acids with an electrochemical readout and demonstrates how combining it with antibody detection can allow for a multiplexed ...

The assay is heat stable at ambient or elevated temperatures, bypassing the need for cold chain during transport and storage.

For years, diagnosing infections in children meant relying on a mix of instinct, limited testing, and broad-spectrum antibiotics. Breakthroughs in genetic pathogen detection have ushered in a new age ...

The rapid identification of respiratory virus outbreaks is needed to enable rational and effective public health interventions. We developed new quantitative approaches for simultaneous ...

The agency said that the test is unnecessary for the screening of whole blood and blood components that are screened with nucleic acid tests and core antigen tests.

By sensing viral nucleic acids and producing type I interferons, plasmacytoid dendritic cells (pDCs) are key mediators of antiviral immunity. But pDCs might also contribute to autoimmune disease ...

Wastewater surveillance became a popular choice among public health officials looking to track rapid virus mutations and ...

New study reveals hidden viral DNA in primates plays key role in gene regulation and evolution through ancient regulatory ...

The Telegraph joined scientists in Cambodia’s vibrant wet markets and vast bat caves to test revolutionary new disease surveillance tools ...