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Method Preserves Microfluidic Devices for HIV Monitoring in Developing Countries

Microfluidic devices with immunochemistry have broad applications in chemotherapy monitoring, transplant patient monitoring, and especially in monitoring the efficacy of antiretroviral therapy. More...
03 May 2016
Image: A hybrid microfluidic chip (held by Dr. Fatih Sarioglu) uses a simple circuit pattern to assign a unique seven-bit digital identification number to each cell passing through the channels (Photo courtesy of the Georgia Institute of Technology).

Electronics-Enhanced Microfluidic Chip Counts and Characterizes Cells or Particles

In a proof-of-concept study, a team of electrical and computer engineers demonstrated the ability of an electronics-enhanced microfluidic chip to characterize and count ovarian cancer cells. More...
02 May 2016
Image: The cobas IT 1000 connectivity system (Photo courtesy of Roche).

New Application Connects Point-of-Care Coordinators via Tablet or Smartphone

A new mobile application has been released that allows point-of-care coordinators (POCCs) and laboratory supervisors to control operations from any location. More...
29 Apr 2016
Image: The FLUOstar Omega microplate reader (Photo courtesy of BMG Labtech).

New Assay Improves Detection Of Deadly Prion Diseases

Transmissible spongiform encephalopathies (TSEs), or prion diseases, are a family of rare progressive, neurodegenerative illnesses that affect both humans and animals and TSE surveillance is important for public health and food safety. More...
28 Apr 2016
Image: A disposable cartridge for testing for a sexually transmitted disease (Photo courtesy of Atlas Genetics).

Multiple STIs Could Be Detected with A Single Rapid Test

One test that could detect four of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in 30 minutes and allow them to be rapidly treated is under development. A GBP150,000 grant has been awarded to develop the test that will detect STIs, including chlamydia and gonorrhea. More...
26 Apr 2016
Image: A depiction of the novel diagnostic platform that may soon enable low-cost, POC diagnosis of HIV & HCV co-infections within serum samples: a portable, paper-based microfluidic platform with multiplexing and telemedicine capabilities (Photo courtesy of C. Zhao, McGill University).

On-the-Go Microfluidics Device May Provide Better Diagnostics of HIV/HCV

Researchers have created the first paper-based electrochemical immunosensing platform for rapid, inexpensive, point-of-care (POC) diagnosis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) co-infections with broader multiplexing range and higher sensitivity than currently available antibody tests.  More...
21 Apr 2016

Acid-Fast Stain Identifies Schistosoma Eggs

Schistosomiasis, also known as snail fever, is a disease caused by parasitic flatworms called schistosomes. The urinary tract or the intestines may be infected and signs and symptoms may include abdominal pain, diarrhea, bloody stool, or blood in the urine. More...
19 Apr 2016
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