Will rapid COVID tests be able to detect new variants?

With each new variant of SARS-CoV-2, there's concern that rapid testing may not be able to keep up. New research tries to figure things out.

Carol Clark-Emory • futurity
Sept. 20, 2022 ~5 min

Menstrual pad could one day detect HPV

Researchers have created a menstrual pad that can passively help detect HPV, potentially making pap smears a thing of the past.

Stanford • futurity
Sept. 9, 2022 ~7 min


DNA test flags Lyme disease in horses

A new ultra-sensitive DNA test that identifies Lyme disease in horses could have applications for dogs and humans, too, researchers report.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Aug. 16, 2022 ~6 min

COVID test identifies variants with 100% accuracy

A new COVID-19 test detects and identifies specific SARS-CoV-2 variants with 100% accuracy, researchers say.

Pat Harriman-UC Irvine • futurity
Aug. 8, 2022 ~4 min

Tests track cognitive decline in dogs

Tests that quantify changes in dogs suspected of having cognitive decline could also be a model for Alzheimer's disease in people.

Tracey Peake-NC State • futurity
May 10, 2022 ~5 min

Survey finds ironic aspect of melanoma over-diagnosis

"If melanoma is being over-diagnosed, it means that too many people are getting the scary news that they have cancer..."

Jake Ellison-U. Washington • futurity
May 5, 2022 ~6 min

Sensor makes COVID-19 testing faster, more accurate

A new COVID-19 sensor that combines PCR test accuracy with the speed of antigen tests could be used for mass testing at airports, schools, and hospitals.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
March 31, 2022 ~6 min

Test detects COVID (and which variant) in about 15 minutes

A new test that uses a simple heating device and cellphone can tell within 10-15 minutes if you have COVID, and if so, which of the five variants you have.

U. Florida • futurity
March 21, 2022 ~4 min


Certain fats could offer new Lyme disease test

Researchers report a potential new test for Lyme disease that could identify it sooner and show how well treatments work.

Tufts University • futurity
March 16, 2022 ~8 min

Tests alone miss some people with COVID-19

Treatment for COVID-19 shouldn't only be based on testing, researchers warn. Their new study shows that can miss patients at high risk.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Feb. 15, 2022 ~5 min

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