Researchers have developed a rapid color-changing test that can distinguish between different strains of golden staph, ...

A breakthrough in microbiome research could change how colorectal cancer is detected—no colonoscopy required. Scientists used AI to map gut bacteria at an unprecedented level of detail, revealing ...

A breakthrough urine test could dramatically speed up how doctors treat urinary tract infections, identifying the right antibiotic in under six hours instead of waiting days. By testing directly from ...

A new blood test combined with a standardized questionnaire and artificial intelligence may transform the way leprosy is ...

Researchers at Boston University have discovered an unexpectedly high prevalence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA (TB DNA) ...

Scientists have discovered a bacterium capable of binding sand and creating a sustainable bio-cement for construction.

A simple blood test could identify people at higher risk of dementia years before any symptoms appear, researchers say. The breakthrough, which measures chemicals related to gut bacteria and diet, ...

Bacteria turn sugars labeled with carbon-13 into detectable carbon dioxide, quickly identifying infections in mice ...

Researchers at the University of Arizona have demonstrated that a smartphone paired with disposable paper chips can detect E.

Urinary tract infections, often called UTIs, are one of the most common health problems, especially for women. In fact, about half of all women will have at least one UTI during their lifetime. For ...