Infectious Disease Diagnostics – News and Features

Researchers have found a way to produce and test huge collections of molecules, known as DNA-encoded chemical libraries (DEL), using magnetic particles. The technology of DEL promises to find new active pharmaceutical ingredients.

Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Steven Benner to learn more about what synthetic "alien" DNA can tell us about life on other planets and how this technology could be harnessed to improve disease diagnostics and treatment.

CRISPR gene editing has enabled scientists to rewrite the genetic code of living organisms and is revolutionizing medicine. Here, we highlight some of the latest applications of CRISPR gene editing in infectious disease research.

A drug that is currently used for the treatment of psoriasis has been found to be effective in treating the early stages of type-1 diabetes in children and adolescents, finds a new clinical trial led by Cardiff University.

SARS-CoV-2 was detected in six common backyard species, with evidence of human-to-animal transmission also present.

New findings reveal that COVID-19 patients who were hospitalized within the first 30 days after infection face a 29% higher risk of death in the third year post-infection compared with people who have not had the virus.

Researchers have identified a way to restore the function of faulty ion channels on immune cells using the addiction medication naltrexone. This offers hope for alleviating various long COVID symptoms, including brain fog and muscle fatigue.

How can you identify which technique is best suited to your research requirements? In this article, we explore the advantages of qPCR and dPCR, considering specific applications and deliverable metrics to help you choose the right technology to suit your experimental needs.

New research using live SARS-CoV-2 virus reveals an updated vaccine provides a strong immune response against previous strains and emerging variants.

Composite polymer particles adorned with gold nanoparticles could improve the accuracy of infectious disease testing, reports a new study.