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Following the World Health Organization’s confirmation of an Andes hantavirus (ANDV) outbreak in May 2026, our team recognized a critical gap in available molecular diagnostics. Most existing commercial kits were designed for broad detection, often compromising the sensitivity needed for specific ANDV strains. We are pleased to announce the publication of our latest research in...

The European food industry is facing a critical shift. Regulation (EU) 2024/2895 has redefined safety criteria for Listeria monocytogenes in Ready-to-Eat (RTE) foods. ⚠️ The Challenge: Food operators must now scientifically prove that Listeria will not exceed 100 CFU/g during the entire shelf life of the product. Without this “solid scientific justification,” the law will...

We are proud to be the developers of GPSponge®, an innovative technology that is currently playing a vital role in international wildlife conservation and public health research. A recent groundbreaking study, published in Emerging Microbes & Infections, has utilized our technology to achieve a scientific milestone: the first detection of environmental DNA (eDNA) from tuberculosis...

We are pleased to announce the publication of the scientific article “Early detection of nosocomial pathogens in air and surfaces using an innovative genetic approach for surveillance in healthcare settings”, featuring the participation of several professionals from genetic PCR solutions®. This publication highlights the importance of innovative molecular strategies for the early detection of healthcare-associated...

After more than a decade on the market, our MONODOSE-qPCR® solution has taken another step towards establishing itself: it has been officially registered as an European trademark. This trademark registration reinforces the identity of a format that has proven its reliability and robustness in laboratories, facilitating the standardisation and simplification of qPCR processes. The registration...

El brote reciente de peste porcina africana, detectado en jabalíes en la zona de Collserola (Barcelona), generó diversas especulaciones sobre su posible origen desde un laboratorio cercano de sanidad animal. Ahora, el Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación ha publicado un informe que descarta esa hipótesis mediante una clara evidencia científica: “En conjunto, los resultados...

We are pleased to announce that the scientific edition of the June 2025 EAVLD Newsletter is now available online. This issue features technical articles, updates on diagnostic veterinary surveillance across Europe, contributions from association members, and summaries of recent events relevant to the field of animal health. 📄 Download the Newsletter (PDF) We warmly encourage...

China has reported an increase in human metapneumovirus (HMPV) infections, a common seasonal virus similar to influenza or RSV. It mainly affects children, the elderly and immunocompromised individuals, causing mild symptoms such as cough and fever in healthy people. HMPV spreads through direct contact or contaminated surfaces, with peaks in winter and spring. Experts stress...

On November 13-14, the XXVII AVEDILA Symposium was held at the Palacio Euskalduna in Bilbao, organised this year by NEIKER – the Basque Institute for Agricultural Research and Development. The symposium was attended by 120 delegates from more than 40 institutions, including laboratories, technology centres, universities, and companies. The opening ceremony featured, in order of...

Last week, from the 21st to the 23rd of October, the 7th Congress of the European Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (EAVLD) was held at the Congress Centre in the Italian city of Padua. This 7th edition of the EAVLD saw 378 delegates registered, with 45 oral presentations and 260 poster presentations, supported by 26...