Technology

POC Test Based on Quantum Dots Detects Antibody Responses
Point-of-care (POC) assays, which can be performed at or near the site of care with a rapid turnaround time, are pivotal to transforming global disease control efforts, particularly in resource-constrained settings where access to laboratory facilities is limited. More...31 Oct 2019

Flow Cytometry Improved Updated Spectral Analyzer
Flow cytometry aims to count the number, size, granularity, and other properties of cells in a heterogeneous population. Standard flow cytometry lasers excite certain fluorescent markers (fluorochromes, antibodies, or stains) on a cell as it passes through the beam. More...31 Oct 2019

CSF Test Developed for Uncommon Brain Diseases
Scientific studies have linked the abnormal deposition of tau in the brain to at least 25 different neurodegenerative diseases. However, to accurately diagnose these diseases, brain tissue often must be analyzed after the patient has died. More...30 Oct 2019



PCR Kit Developed for Detection of Q-fever Pathogen
Coxiella burnetii is an obligate intracellular bacterium that causes Q fever in animals and humans. The infection results from inhalation of a spore-like small-cell variant, and from contact with the milk, urine, feces, vaginal mucus or semen of infected animals. More...17 Oct 2019

Breath Analysis May Replace Blood Sampling to Monitor Drug Usage
A simple and non-invasive technique to collect exhaled breath condensate (EBC) from chronic pain patients was developed, and its usefulness was confirmed by comparing metabolites in breath and blood samples following use of different analgesic opioid drugs. More...14 Oct 2019
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Urinary Hydration Markers Tested for Storage Condition Validity
Study Supports Body Area Sensory Networks for Diagnostic Monitoring
Circulating Tumor Cells Directly Detected in Blood Samples
Non-Invasive Imaging Detects Cancer at Molecular Level
Microfluidic Device Rapidly Diagnoses Sepsis
Liquid Biopsy Device Selectively Captures Circulating Tumor Cells
Electronic Device May Help Diagnose Early Bladder Cancer
Smartphone-Based Device Used for Influenza Virus Detection
Novel Microfluidic Device Simplifies Cancer Screening Procedures
Novel Diagnostic Device Profiles Population of Gut Microbiome
White Blood Cell Population May Serve as MS Biomarker
Methods Evaluated to Detect Asymptomatic Visceral Leishmaniasis
New Systems Offer Cost-Effective Urinalysis at Any Lab Scale
Microfluidic Device Isolates Circulating Tumor Cell Clusters
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