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Image: A new blood-clotting test that uses only a single drop of blood and a smartphone with a plastic attachment that holds a tiny cup beneath the phone’s camera (Photo courtesy of Mark Stone/University of Washington)

Micro-Mechanical Blood Clot Testing Using Smartphones

Researchers have developed a new blood-clotting test that uses only a single drop of blood and a smartphone vibration motor and camera. More...
23 Feb 2022
Image: The Xpert Xpress Flu/RSV Assay is intended as an aid in the diagnosis of influenza and respiratory syncytial virus infections (Photo courtesy of Cepheid)

P-O-C Assay Detects Respiratory Syncytial Virus in Older Adults

The point-of-care Xpert Xpress Flu/RSV test appeared nearly as accurate as routine real-time RT-PCR for detecting respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) infections in older adults, a Dutch study found. More...
22 Feb 2022
Image: SARS-CoV-2 RNA strand (Photo courtesy of 123rf.com)

CRISPR-based Assay Platform Detects Multiple Viruses and COVID-19 Variants

A cost-effective virus and variant detection platform has been developed that can test for up to 21 viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, other coronaviruses, and both influenza strains. More...
17 Feb 2022
Image: Equipment required for the smaRT-LAMP testing technology would cost less than USD100 (Photo courtesy of Michael Mahan, PhD)

Rapid COVID Test Developed Solves Problems With LAMP Sensitivity

Researchers from the University of California, Santa Barbara have developed an isothermal amplification-based SARS-CoV-2 and influenza test that could retail for as little as $2 while addressing a key problem with loop-mediated isothermal amplification tests — false positive results. More...
14 Feb 2022
Image: Gene fusions play a key role in the formation and spread of nearly 20% of all human cancers. This schematic shows the ways a fusion gene can occur at a chromosomal level (Photo courtesy of Wikimedia Commons)

RNA Sequencing Improves Gene Fusion Detection for Childhood Cancer Diagnostics

Analysis of whole tumor RNA in children with cancer significantly increases the detection of gene fusions, which can provide information concerning the exact cancer type, the aggressiveness of the tumor, and the possible benefit of targeted drugs. More...
07 Feb 2022
Image: (a) 3D-rendered exploded view of autohaem smear showing the non-3D printed parts. (b) Photo of an autohaem smear showing the assembled device with the two microscope slides in their positions (Photo courtesy of Cambridge University)

Automating Blood Smears Developed for Easier Malaria Diagnosis

Blood smears are used in diagnosis for a variety of hematological disorders, such as anemia and leukemia. They are also the preferred method of diagnosis of parasitic infections, such as malaria and filariasis in developing world laboratories. More...
03 Feb 2022
Image: Schematic diagram of image-enabled cell sorting, developed at BD Biosciences and  tested by European Molecular Biology Laboratory (Photo courtesy of BD Bioscience)

High-Speed Fluorescence Image-Enabled Cell Sorting Tested

Cell sorting through flow cytometry is a technique that enables scientists to identify and sort individual cells based on specific characteristics of each cell in order to study them in more detail, evaluate how each cell may react to a new drug or perform other single cell studies. More...
03 Feb 2022
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