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A new same-day detection strategy shows how simple, low-cost lab steps can uncover Salmonella in meats, vegetables, and dairy far faster than traditional methods. This could offer a powerful tool for ...

A recent McKnight’s article on a new consensus statement recommending against PCR urine testing in long-term care raises valid concerns about inappropriate use, particularly when results are ...

Digital PCR, which simultaneously detects SMN1 gene defects and the number of SMN2 copies to diagnose spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in newborn screening programs, matches the accuracy of standard ...

Researchers have developed a light-induced DNA detection method that enables rapid, PCR-free genetic analysis. Their technique offers ultra-sensitive mutation detection in just five minutes, reducing ...

QIAcuity digital PCR now offers ability for simultaneous detection of up to 12 targets from one biological sample, a more than two-fold increase from prior capability ...

A team of researchers has developed a new method for target DNA sequence amplification, testing and analysis. A team of researchers from the Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine has ...