Microbiology

Nationwide claims analysis questions value of multiplex molecular panels for UTI
By Liz Carey
Reimbursement for molecular syndromic panel testing for UTI may continue to face uncertainty.
December 10, 2024
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Cross-contamination in lab testing triggers needless recalls
By LabPulse.com staff writers
Cases raise awareness of the damaging consequences of erroneous microbiology laboratory testing results.
November 27, 2024
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Moleculent raises $26M in series A funding round
By LabPulse.com staff writers
Biotech startup Moleculent has closed its oversubscribed $26 million series A financing round.
June 11, 2024
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Experts flag concerns with information provided by consumer microbiome tests
By Nick Paul Taylor
While physician-ordered tests typically identify specific microorganisms and microbiome states that are associated with particular health disorders, some products aimed at consumers are designed to assess gut health more broadly.
August 17, 2023
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Researchers claim ‘major errors’ invalidate study of cancer microbiome
By Nick Paul Taylor
An argument about the validity of the 2020 study has broken out. In January, researchers at the University of East Anglia published a preprint paper that questioned the “the certainty of the conclusions drawn” in the 2020 study.
August 8, 2023
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Bacteria vary between early- and late-onset colorectal cancer tumors: Study
By Elissa Wolfson
Bacteria types vary widely between early- versus late-onset colorectal cancer tumors, providing clues to the disease’s increase in younger people, according to a study.
May 30, 2023
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Lab system reveals oral superorganisms with unique mobility that may threaten teeth
By Melissa Busch
Oral bacteria and fungi team up, creating cavity-causing “superorganisms” that lead to more tooth decay, according to a study.
October 12, 2022
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Copan Diagnostics receives second FDA clearance for semiautomated preanalytical processor
By LabPulse.com staff writers
With this second clearance, Colibri can prepare microbial suspensions for antibiotic susceptibility testing with the BioMĂ©rieux Vitek 2 system.
October 11, 2022
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LabPulse.com Microbiology Insider
By Brian Casey
Dear Microbiology Insider,
May 17, 2022
Seegene taps Creager to lead U.S. business
By LabPulse.com staff writers
Creager received a doctoral degree in microbiology from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine and is a former chief science officer and executive officer for Beckman Coulter. He has diverse experience in developing new products, technologies, and business models for diagnostic, laboratory services, and B2B companies, the company said.
March 2, 2022
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LabPulse.com Microbiology Insider
By Leah Sherwood
Dear Microbiology Insider,
March 1, 2022
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By Leah Sherwood
Dear Microbiology Insider,
October 26, 2021
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