Every so often, a new technology completely changes the medical practice. It's impossible to imagine an internist without a stethoscope, or an orthopedist without an X-ray machine. In 1971, two ...

If your doctor suspects you have one of several diseases, they may want to perform an “enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay” test. This is more commonly known as an ELISA test, and it can help to confirm ...

There are many instances within the life sciences where detection and quantification of antigens or antibodies within a sample in a timely and cost-effective manner is important. From identifying ...

The cyclooxygenase (COX) reaction can be monitored by measurement of oxygen consumption, peroxidase co-substrate oxidation or prostaglandin (PG) detection. This protocol describes a procedure ...

A major concern of food processors is the inadvertent cross-contact of food products, with allergenic residues, such as eggs. Scientists in Nebraska may have the answer. Chicken eggs are used ...

The Telangana government cautions hospitals against using rapid dengue tests during the monsoon season, favoring the ELISA method for its higher reliability. Health Minister Damodar Rajanarsimha ...