All Rapid Diagnostics articles
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NewsGlycan-coated magnets: A game-changer for safer food supply chains
A new method using glycan-coated magnetic nanoparticles (gMNPs) is poised to change the way we detect foodborne pathogens like Escherichia coli and Salmonella in complex food matrices such as melons, lettuce, and raw chicken.
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NewsNovel breath test shows promise for diagnosing and monitoring bacterial infections
A new, non-invasive breath test has emerged as a potential breakthrough for rapidly diagnosing bacterial infections and tracking treatment effectiveness.
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NewsA new smartphone-sized device can test for tuberculosis - here’s why that matters for children
Scientists have designed the first-of-its-kind portable device to deliver fast, low-cost TB results — no lab required — to fight the world’s deadliest infectious disease.
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NewsSpinning into the future: fidget spinner revolutionizes bacterial detection
The plasmonic fidget spinner (P-FS) integrates nanoplasmonic technology with surface-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SERS) to provide ultra-fast and precise bacterial identification.
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NewsNovel point-of-care technology delivers accurate HIV results in minutes
Scientists have developed new technology that could lead to the creation of a rapid point-of-care test for HIV infection competitive with traditional lab-based HIV testing in a fraction of the time and without the need for a stressful wait.
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NewsResearchers use AI to improve diagnosis of drug-resistant infections
Scientists have developed a new AI-based method that more accurately detects genetic markers of antibiotic resistance in Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Staphylococcus aureus — potentially leading to faster and more effective treatments.
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NewsA leap in viral research: More sensitive viral RNA detection
Researchers have unveiled an innovative, label-free ratiometric fluorosensor designed for the selective and sensitive detection of enteroviral RNA. The research promises to deliver even more advanced and effective detection methods.
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NewsAMI members develop rapid test for bacterium that costs poultry industry billions globally
Scientists have developed a rapid, sensitive and specific test for a bacterial pathogen that is responsible for necrotic enteritis in poultry, a disease that causes billions in global economic losses annually.
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NewsFAU secures $1.3 million NIH grant for breakthrough in HIV self-test technology
To address the urgent need for a reliable, rapid and affordable self-test for early HIV detection, researchers have been awarded phase-II of a five-year, $1.3 million grant which will support the development of an innovative disposable microchip technology designed for HIV-1 self-testing during the first two weeks post-infection.
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CareersRevolutionizing water safety: a rapid solution for detecting Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli contamination
Contaminated water is particularly dangerous in rural areas where private groundwater wells supply drinking water to households - but AMI One Health Advisory Group member Dr Zina Alfahl reveals a low-cost, simple way to check for STEC.
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NewsHepatitis B: new rapid diagnostic test to halt mother-to-child transmission
Scientists have assessed a new rapid diagnostic test to identify pregnant women at elevated risk of transmitting hepatitis B to their babies. This diagnostic tool could help eliminate hepatitis B by preventing mother-to-child transmission during childbirth.
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NewsRapid and accurate diagnosis of urinary tract infections using targeted next-generation sequencing
A study shows that tNGS demonstrates advantages in rapid and accurate UTI diagnosis, particularly in detecting polymicrobial infections and analyzing antibiotic resistance genes. It shows promise as an effective complementary tool for UTI diagnostics.
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NewsResearchers test new, more reliable method to detect chagas disease
Researchers have successfully tested a faster, more sensitive and reliable way to diagnose Chagas disease, a debilitating parasitic illness that affects approximately 6 million people worldwide.
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NewsUpdated guidelines for pediatric Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection
In light of the rise in antibiotic resistance, new guidelines are released with detailed recommendations of diagnosis and treatment strategies for pediatric Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia (MPP), along with the means to manage severe complications.
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NewsNew CRISPR-based diagnostic test detects multidrug-resistant pathogens in blood without amplification
A highly sensitive amplification-free CRISPR-based diagnostic test is developed to rapidly detect pathogens, including multidrug-resistant bacteria, at low concentrations in blood samples.
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NewsScientists develop low-cost handheld sensor test for airborne bird flu
Researchers have developed a prototype sensor that detects a virus that causes bird flu (H5N1) in air samples. The low-cost handheld sensor detects the virus at levels below an infectious dose and could lead to rapid aerosol testing for airborne avian influenza.
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NewsScientist who deployed glowing stars to detect disease named fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry
The man who turned the science of glow-in-the-dark stars into ways to detect disease, Professor Richard Willson, has been elected as a fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry.
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NewsResearchers develop innovative tool for rapid pathogen detection
A powerful pipeline was developed for more efficient and accurate primer design in qPCR that accelerates the diagnostic tests for infectious diseases and facilitates researches in rapidly evolving pathogens.
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NewsNew biosensor can detect airborne bird flu in under 5 minutes
A new biosensor for monitoring aerosol particles of H5N1 works within five minutes, preserving the sample of the microbes for further analysis and providing a range of the pathogen concentration levels detected on a farm.
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NewsA surprising link between Crohn’s disease and the Epstein-Barr virus
A longitudinal study has revealed strong and surprising evidence showing that exposure to Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) can lead to a higher risk of Crohn’s disease. Researchers are now trying to find out the mechanistic actions in their associations.