The COVID-19 pandemic made it very clear that we need better methods to quickly screen for dangerous pathogens and substances. One such compound that regularly flies under the radar is ...

Fabrication and characterization of plasmonic membrane. Schematic representation of the plasmonic fidget spinner (P-FS) used for the isolation and digital detection of bacteria through SERS mechanism.

Shine a laser on a drop of blood, mucus, or wastewater, and the light reflecting back can be used to positively identify bacteria in the sample. Jennifer Dionne, associate professor of materials ...

Researchers at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have developed a method for diagnosing urinary tract infections that significantly accelerates antibiotic resistance testing in urine. Because ...

ESTERO, Fla., Oct. 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via IBN -- Mushrooms Inc., (OTC: MSRM) a leader in mycelium research and development, proudly announces the successful filing of its non-provisional ...

In a recent study published in BMC Microbiology, researchers developed the Novel Organism Verification and Analysis (NOVA) algorithm to systematically analyze bacterial isolates unidentified using ...

Scientists developed a simple, rapid method for identifying food poisoning-inducing bacteria based on color differences in the scattered light of composite structures consisting of gold, silver, and ...

Microbiome diagnostics and AI are redefining early disease detection, emphasizing the gut's impact on health and the ...

When bloodstream infections set in, fast treatment is crucial — but it can take several days to identify the bacteria responsible. A new, rapid-diagnosis sepsis test could cut down on the wait, ...

According to the WHO, antibiotic resistance is one of the biggest threats to global health, food security, and development today: "Antibiotic resistance is rising to dangerously high levels in all ...