Inside molecular diagnosis: seeing what the microscope can’t

At the Centre for Schistosomiasis and Parasitology, identifying schistosomes doesn’t stop at the microscope. As part of the SHIS-CAM project, our team uses cutting-edge molecular biology tools, RT-PCR combined with HRM (High Resolution Melting) analysis, carried out using the MYRA automated system and the Mic thermocycler to precisely characterize the genetic profiles of miracidia collected…