Methods are disclosed for the production of mammalian voltage-gated ion channels in ciliates. In other aspects, compositions comprising lipid bilayers containing mammalian voltage-gated ion channels are disclosed. In other aspects, compositions comprising purified and reconstituted mammalian voltage-gated ion channels are disclosed.

The present invention provides an in vitro method for concentrating infectious pathogens found in a biological sample obtained from an individual who is suspected of being infected with the pathogens. Provided herein is also an in vitro method for reducing or eliminating blood cells from a sample obtained from an individual suspected to being infected with an infectious pathogen. The present invention also provides a method for diagnosing malaria and a method for determining if an individual is infected with a pathogen. Provided herein is also a concentrator and a kit for use with the methods.

The present disclosure is directed to reagents and methods of using the reagents to detect epitopes of Trypanosoma cruzi.

The present disclosure provides novel antigenic peptides and peptide mixtures, and methods of use for the detection of T. cruzi antibodies in tissue samples and the diagnosis of Chagas disease in a subject.

Compositions and methods for detecting Trichomonas vaginalis are provided.

The invention relates to a method for detecting antibodies against Leishmania in a biological sample. The invention further relates to a test for carrying out the method, the production of the test antigen, and the test antigen with SEQ ID NO. 8.

The present disclosure is directed to an airborne detection device, method, and system for analyzing an environmental air sample and detecting airborne pathogens. The device includes an analysis vial, and a biosensor electrode. The system further includes an external sampling device.