Research Articles
The Double Agent in the Lungs: How a Genetic Sleuth Solved a Medical Mystery
Discover how nanopore sequencing technology identified a deadly dual infection of Chlamydia psittaci and Aspergillus that traditional methods missed.
Cracking the Code: The Tiny Lab in a Tube That Hunts a Hidden Virus
Discover how rapid real-time fluorescence PCR technology is revolutionizing Hepatitis B virus detection and quantification for faster, more accurate patient care.
The Hidden Epidemic: How Scientists Are Detecting Whooping Cough in Adults
Discover how scientists are using blood tests to detect whooping cough in adults, the diagnostic breakthroughs, and the establishment of antibody cutoff points.
The Silent Marker and the Forgotten Fighter: How a 1989 HIV Study Paved the Way for Modern Diagnostics
Exploring the pivotal 1989 clinical trial that tested dideoxycytidine (ddC) and measured its impact through p24 levels—a study whose legacy resonates in today's cutting-edge HIV diagnostics.
The Antibody Enigma: When Malaria Masquerades as Viral Infection
Exploring the diagnostic challenges of antibody cross-reactivity in tropical diseases like malaria and filariasis, and their impact on HIV testing accuracy.
Beyond the Needle: How a Drop of Dried Blood is Revolutionizing the Fight Against Hepatitis
Exploring how dried blood spot technology is transforming hepatitis B and C diagnosis in resource-limited settings through innovative seromarker detection.