Research Topic: fungal pathogen detection

Development of reverse transcription loop-mediated isothermal amplification-based assay for rapid and specific detection of human fungal pathogen, Candida auris

Researchers developed a new rapid test called RT-LAMP to detect Candida auris, a dangerous multidrug-resistant fungus that causes hospital infections. The test works by changing color from pink to yellow when the fungus is present, making it easy to read without special equipment. It is more sensitive and specific than current methods, can be done quickly at a single temperature, and costs much less than existing tests, making it ideal for hospitals and clinics with limited resources.

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High-Resolution Melting assays development for discrimination of fungal pathogens causing Grapevine Trunk Diseases

Grapevine Trunk Diseases cause major losses in vineyards worldwide but are difficult to diagnose early because symptoms may not appear for years. This study developed fast and affordable DNA-based tests called HRM assays that can identify ten different disease-causing fungi in grapevines. These tests work by analyzing DNA melting patterns and can even detect infections before symptoms appear, helping vineyard managers make better decisions about plant treatment and removal.

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