Some researchers and animal rights groups are amplifying their opposition to an assay that measures how long a rodent tries to stay afloat.

A synthetic genetic tool called yTRAP allows high-throughput detection of protein aggregates in cells.
 

A new point-of-care diagnostic enables viral detection at low thresholds.

Scientists design diagnostics to improve the detection of current infections.

To answer questions about the risks of Zika virus infection, researchers need better diagnostics.