Infectious Disease Diagnostics – News and Features

A study found that 85% of Long Covid patients had multiple Covid infections, highlighting re-infection as a key risk factor. Vaccination prior to initial infection significantly reduced the likelihood of developing Long Covid.

Researchers identified how bisphosphonates, used to treat osteoporosis, might reduce Covid-19 risks. Drugs such as alendronate and zoledronate bind to key viral enzyme domains, potentially lowering infection and hospitalization rates.

The adaptive immune system is highly complex and specific. In this article we focus on T cells, and discuss their development, their different functions, and what happens when they don't function correctly.

The new WHO-approved MDR-TB treatment BPaL(M) offers hope for tuberculosis patients but is already encountering resistance. A global study identified resistant strains and highlighted rapid transmission risks.

New research highlights how important testing is for disease preparedness and response, estimating that COVID-19 diagnostic tests saved 1.4 million lives in the US.

Synthetic biology techniques have emerged as transformative tools in the tug-of-war between humans and drug-resistant bacteria. Discover how researchers are utilizing synthetic biology techniques to engineer new antimicrobials.

A tiny, four-fingered “hand” folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for highly sensitive rapid detection and can even block viral particles from entering cells to infect them.

A new AI tool could identify more people suffering from long COVID from their health records, potentially transforming the diagnostic process.

A study from Emory University reveals that autoantibodies found in the nasal cavity can help predict and improve COVID-19 recovery. The research indicates that these antibodies regulate inflammation and enhance antiviral immunity.

A study by King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust reveals how AI can quickly assess antimicrobial resistance in ICU patients. This machine learning approach provides same-day diagnostics.