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Mycoplasma contamination is a bacterial infection of cell cultures in laboratories. These bacteria are difficult to detect and can easily spread from one culture to another once within a laboratory.

Tapping the power of cryo-ET to visualize how molecular machines interact inside cells

Scientists have often thought of cells as small bustling cities with parts that resemble factories, power grids, and shipping systems.

25 Sep 2026

Bio-Rad launches Vericheck ddPCR Kits compatible with QX700 platform for biopharma quality control and cell and gene therapy workflows

Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc., a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, today announced the launch of the QX700 System-compatible Vericheck ddPCR Kit portfolio for critical quality control (QC) workflows in advanced cell and gene therapy development and other biopharma applications.

From Bio-Rad Laboratories 8 Jul 2026

Mycoplasma genitalium unlikely to drive recurrent preterm deliveries

A new study from UTHealth Houston found that the common sexually transmitted infection, Mycoplasma genitalium, also known as MGen, does not appear to increase the risk of recurrent preterm birth.

9 Jun 2026

Rattlesnakes show higher vulnerability to fungal and parasitic infections

Snakes are threatened with extinction in many places around the globe. Disease, often caused by parasites or fungi, is thought to be one of the key factors alongside habitat destruction.

26 May 2026

Researchers discover how Mycoplasma pneumoniae acquires cholesterol from human hosts

A multidisciplinary team has uncovered a key mechanism that allows the human bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae-responsible for atypical pneumonia and other respiratory infections-to obtain cholesterol and other essential lipids directly from the human body.

16 Jan 2026

Steady decline in antibiotics for childhood respiratory infections

Norwegian study finds reduced antibiotic use for childhood respiratory infections, yet high prescriptions for ear infections call for improved guidelines.

13 Jan 2026

Groundbreaking vaccination approach could transform respiratory disease prevention

A research team from Trinity College Dublin has unveiled a groundbreaking new approach to vaccination that could redefine how we protect against respiratory infections.

10 Nov 2025

Can an allergy spray help prevent COVID-19?

Researchers determine the efficacy and safety of azelastine nasal spray for preventing SARS-CoV-2 infection in healthy adults.

8 Sep 2025

Efficacy of methylprednisolone doses in severe Mycoplasma Pneumonia

Investigators compare efficacy of low- versus high-dose of methylprednisolone in preventing pulmonary lesions in children with severe Mycoplasma pneumoniae pneumonia

1 Aug 2025

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing improves pulmonary infection diagnosis

A recent study on the application of Metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS) found that mNGS can achieve early detection of pathogens and accelerate the development of targeted anti-infection treatment plans, thereby improving treatment outcomes and patient prognosis.

23 May 2025

New guidelines aim to improve diagnosis and treatment of mycoplasma pneumoniae in children

The Chinese Medical Association has released new guidelines for diagnosing and treating Mycoplasma pneumoniae in children.

7 Apr 2025

Addressing the global challenge of bacterial STIs

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), hundreds of millions of new cases of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are reported worldwide each year. Many infections go undiagnosed due to their often silent symptoms, contributing to transmission, disease and complications such as infertility and miscarriage.

14 Feb 2025

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Tapping the power of cryo-ET to visualize how molecular machines interact inside cells

Bio-Rad launches Vericheck ddPCR Kits compatible with QX700 platform for biopharma quality control and cell and gene therapy workflows

Mycoplasma genitalium unlikely to drive recurrent preterm deliveries

Rattlesnakes show higher vulnerability to fungal and parasitic infections

Researchers discover how Mycoplasma pneumoniae acquires cholesterol from human hosts

Steady decline in antibiotics for childhood respiratory infections

Groundbreaking vaccination approach could transform respiratory disease prevention

Can an allergy spray help prevent COVID-19?

Efficacy of methylprednisolone doses in severe Mycoplasma Pneumonia

Metagenomic next-generation sequencing improves pulmonary infection diagnosis

New guidelines aim to improve diagnosis and treatment of mycoplasma pneumoniae in children

Addressing the global challenge of bacterial STIs

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The Key Role of iPSC-Derived Microglia in Research and Drug Discovery

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Unusual surge in children's pneumonia cases in England linked to Mycoplasma pneumoniae

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Netherlands sees unexpected surge in Mycoplasma pneumoniae cases, younger population more affected

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