Accurate detection and diagnosis of infectious diseases is paramount to appropriate treatment and better outcomes. Despite tremendous efforts to advance new diagnostic techniques, there are still critical gaps in the healthcare system in quickly diagnosing and responding to infectious diseases. Current diagnostic technologies identify pathogens by detecting...

­As we make our way through the third year of the global pandemic, one thing is abundantly clear, COVID testing is just as important now as it was in the beginning. But not all testing is created equal. PCR is highly sensitive; however, it requires well-trained personnel and expensive equipment, prohibiting home use and limiting use in areas with...

Accurate detection and diagnosis of infectious diseases is paramount to appropriate treatment and better outcomes. Despite tremendous efforts to advance new diagnostic techniques, there are still critical gaps in the healthcare system in quickly diagnosing and responding to infectious diseases. Current diagnostic technologies identify pathogens by detecting...

Noroviruses are the leading cause of gastroenteritis and foodborne illness, affecting millions and causing nearly $60 billion in societal costs each year. They are highly contagious and persist in the environment, resulting in frequent outbreaks in healthcare facilities, hospitals, schools and cruise ships. Further, these viruses can lead to severe...