Objective: To evaluate the detection performance of microfluidic chip-based multiplex PCR technology for rapid detection of ...

The landscape of metagenomics and microbiome research is evolving at breakneck speed. As sequencing technologies improve and the demand for high-resolution, bias-free microbial data grows, the ...

16S rRNA gene sequencing is crucial for delving deeper into microbial diversity in ecosystems ranging from soil and water to human-associated microbiomes. However, conventional PCR methods, as used in ...

Joanna Tsai, MD, and Stuart C. Ray, MD, discuss how to diagnose and treat bacterial and fungal co- and superinfections.

Robust sterility testing is essential to ensure the safety of cell therapies. However, traditional culture-based analysis takes several weeks to confirm a therapeutic’s microbial contamination, which ...

Wastewater serves as a mirror of society, offering valuable insights into a wide range of parameters. Molecular biology leverages this potential by regular analysis of wastewater samples to monitor ...

Sterility testing is crucial for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) such as cell therapies, as microbial contamination can be fatal for treatment recipients. The time to result is a ...

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 ...