Experimental infections, where a pathogen is introduced into the host body to see its effects in action, are considered the ...

Scientists have developed lab-grown airway organoids for 10 animal species, enabling influenza susceptibility testing without live animal experiments. The models, derived from airway and lung tissue, ...

There is much debate about how to best identify and remove bovine viral diarrhea “persistently infected” calves.

Join us for an insightful webinar on the critical role of molecular diagnostic testing for respiratory viruses during flu season. This session will explore the importance of accurate and timely ...

Compact genetic testing device could be used to detect a range of pathogens, or conditions including cancer. Compact genetic testing device created for Covid-19 could be used to detect a range of ...

It’s best to test for RSV soon after your symptoms start. That’s because you’ll likely have the most virus in your system then. As you get better, the amount of virus will go down. (Photo Credit: ...

The State Hygienic Lab in Coralville now can test wastewater for influenza, which gives public health officials advance warning of a spike in their community before positive flu tests show up at ...

It’s been nearly three months since the U.S. government announced an outbreak of the bird flu virus on dairy farms. The World Health Organization considers the virus a public health concern because of ...

The diseases were removed from a list of tests the agency conducts for state and local health departments. Experts worry that with drastic staff reductions, the testing may not resume. By Apoorva ...