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New CRISPR-based test enhances diagnosis of life-threatening fungal infection

Tulane University researchers have developed a CRISPR-based test that diagnoses Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) - a life-threatening fungal infection primarily affecting children and immunocompromised patients - more quickly and less invasively, according to a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation.

3 Mar 2025

The hidden risks of combining medications and dietary supplements

When you take prescription or over-the-counter medications, do you also take a vitamin, mineral, or other dietary supplement? Have you considered whether there is any danger in mixing medications and dietary supplements?

3 Mar 2025

Innovative AI-enabled, low-cost device makes flow cytometry accessible for clinical use

A team of researchers at the George R. Brown School of Engineering and Computing at Rice University has developed an innovative artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled, low-cost device that will make flow cytometry ⎯ a technique used to analyze cells or particles in a fluid using a laser beam ⎯ affordable and accessible.

2 Mar 2025

FDA warns of dangerous products sold online with hidden active ingredients

Whether you're looking to buy weight loss, male enhancement, or certain other products, these days you're apt to look for them online, rather than at a physical store.

2 Mar 2025

Advancements in molecular diagnostics for hematopoietic and lymphocytic neoplasms

Hematopoietic and lymphocytic neoplasms (HLNs) are a diverse group of malignancies affecting blood and lymphatic systems, with outcomes varying from manageable conditions to fatal diseases.

27 Feb 2025

$Study finds early weight bearing safe for ankle fracture recovery$