Prototype breath tests spot bacterial infections in minutes

Infectious diseases are a major cause of death worldwide, and diagnosing bacterial infections remains a challenge in medicine ...

Study shows breath test can confirm bacterial infection

Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital and the University of California, San Francisco used a naturally occurring carbon isotope and exhaled CO(2) to catch bacterial infections. MEMPHIS, ...
The Grand Junction Daily Sentinel

Breath test spots deadly bacterial infections in just minutes

It could enable doctors to diagnose infections such as pneumonia much quicker - without the need for invasive blood tests.
Food Safety News

New technology could allow consumers to test for spoilage at home and put bacterial detection in food packaging

Researchers have developed new methods to test food for bacterial contamination that are faster and do not require expert ...
The Daily Dot

‘Arby’s, we grow the meats’: Expert tests Arby’s water for bacteria, gets results he’s ‘never seen’

In an intriguing series of TikTok clips that have amassed a staggering 5.7 million views, microbiologist Tim (@whatmightgrow) embarks on a scientific exploration of fast-food water. This viral series ...
British Journal of Ophthalmology

Advances in the laboratory diagnosis of non-viral microbial keratitis

Infectious keratitis remains a leading cause of corneal blindness and visual impairment worldwide, with bacterial, fungal, ...
Pensacola News Journal

Bruce Beach Park set to open on Nov. 8 as officials try to track down source of bacteria

After being delayed because of high levels of bacteria found in the waters at Bruce Beach, the opening of the second phase of Bruce Beach Park has been set for Nov. 8. Pensacola Mayor D.C. Reeves ...