Clinical metagenomic next-generation sequencing (mNGS), the comprehensive analysis of
microbial and host genetic material (DNA and RNA) in samples from patients, is rapidly …

Antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) specifies effective antibiotic dosage and formulates a
profile of empirical therapy for the proper management of an individual patient's health …

Rapid identification of pathogen and its resistance to antimicrobial drugs, and subsequent
appropriate antimicrobial treatment are essential for correct patient outcomes. Conventional …

A comprehensive review is presented on the development and state of the art of colorimetric
and fluorometric sensor arrays. Optical arrays based on chemoresponsive colorants (dyes …

Antimicrobial susceptibility testing is an essential task for selecting appropriate antimicrobial
agents to treat infectious diseases. Constant evolution has been observed in methods used …

Nearly 40 years have elapsed since the invention of the PCR, with its extremely sensitive
and specific ability to detect nucleic acids via in vitro enzyme-mediated amplification. In turn …

Due to its longevity and enormous information density, DNA is an attractive medium for
archival storage. The current hamstring of DNA data storage systems—both in cost and …

The ability to detect multiple disease-related targets from a single biological sample in a
quick and reliable manner is of high importance in diagnosing and monitoring disease. The …

Over the recent couple of decades, pharmaceutical field has embarked most phenomenal
noteworthy achievements in the field of medications as well as drug delivery. The rise of …

In this review we examine the literature related to emerging technologies that will help to
reshape the clinical microbiology laboratory. These topics include nucleic acid amplification …