Respiratory
News on diagnostics for respiratory pathogens, including influenza, coronavirus, and more.
ReadyGo Diagnostics, Gemina Labs Expand Infectious Disease MDx Development Pact With Dengue Test
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The partnership is an example of UK-based ReadyGo's strategy to develop molecular infectious disease assays with partners internationally.
Avelo, Vivolta, Blink Win €1.5M Grant for Breath-Based Lower Respiratory Tract Infection Test
The test will use a proprietary filter technology and a point-of-care digital PCR analyzer to detect pathogens and resistance genes, as well as distinguish bacterial and viral infections.
The firm's core technology detects biomarkers in condensed breath using biosensors functionalized with molecules that bind specific proteins.
Domus Diagnostics Wins $2.4M NIH RADx Tech Contract
The firm will use the funding to validate a rapid, low-cost, zero-power multiplex assay for COVID-19, flu A and B, and respiratory syncytial virus.
FDA Grants Marketing Rights for InBios Point-of-Care Anthrax Test
The test, which diagnoses inhalation anthrax, provides results in about 20 minutes and is intended for use by military personnel and medical or healthcare professionals.