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New technique identifies pathogens in patient samples faster, in great detail
(Eurekalert) A team of Danish investigators has shown how to identify pathogens faster, directly from clinical samples. The research, published online ahead of print in the Journal of Clinical Microbiology appears in the journal’s January 2014 issue.
- December 3, 2013
- | Filed under Europe, North America, Agents & Toxins, Biotechnology, Public Health, and Research
What makes the deadliest form of malaria specific to people?
(Eurekalert) Researchers have discovered why the parasite that causes the deadliest form of malaria only infects humans. The team recently showed that the interaction between a parasite protein called RH5 and a receptor called basigin was essentially required for the invasion of red blood cells by the parasite that causes the deadliest form of malaria. Read More »
- December 3, 2013
- | Filed under Europe, North America, Public Health, and Research
CDC using Army scientists in ricin detection project
(ArmyTimes) Researchers at Army Edgewood Chemical and Biological Center say they have been tasked by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to evaluate breakthrough technology that would detect ricin, which is deadly even at tiny doses.
- December 2, 2013
- | Filed under North America, Agents & Toxins, and Research
Gold dust in fight against pandemics
(BusinessWeekly) UK scientists have devised a rapid new flu test using gold particles that could help prevent pandemics erupting across the globe. They have already developed a similar sensor for detecting cholera in contaminated water supplies.
- December 2, 2013
- | Filed under Europe, North America, International, Public Health, and Research