Technology

World’s Smallest LED Converts Mobile Phone Camera into High-Resolution Microscope
Researchers have created the world's tiniest LED which is smaller than the wavelength of light, but with a light intensity equivalent to much larger, state-of-the-art Si LEDs and has the capability to transform existing mobile phone cameras into high-resolution microscopes. More...05 May 2023


Breakthrough Test Detects Biological Markers Related to Wider Variety of Cancers
Researchers have devised a novel test to identify biological markers associated with various cancer types. This advancement could eventually enable scientists to use a single test to simultaneously screen for various cancers. More...21 Apr 2023

Rapid POC Sensing Kit to Determine Gut Health from Blood Serum and Stool Samples
Indole-3-propionic acid (IPA), a small metabolite generated by human gut bacteria, has emerged as a vital marker of gut health. Now, researchers are developing the first-ever sensor for the instant detection of IPA in blood serum and stool samples. More...19 Apr 2023

Device Converts Smartphone into Fluorescence Microscope for Just USD 50
A new device called the "Glowscope" can transform a smartphone or tablet into a fluorescence microscope for less than USD 50. This device allows for imaging of cells, tissues, and organisms under low magnification and can be used in schools, science outreach settings, and even in research labs. More...14 Mar 2023

Voice-Activated Sample Pre-Treatment Device Enables Hands-Free, Safer DNA Handling
Scientists using samples containing pathogens work with the smallest amounts possible in order to avoid accidental infection. Now, the same technology used by smart voice assistants could also make the laboratory a safer place for scientists and technicians handling infectious samples. More...10 Feb 2023

Wi-Fi Enabled Handheld Tube Reader Designed for Easy Portability
Ziath Ltd. has launched the DataPaq Handheld 2 tube reader, a truly portable scanner for rapidly reading single 2D bar-coded tubes that does not require any external computer and is easily operated with one hand; leaving the other hand free to manipulate tubes. More...08 Feb 2023
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Smart Fibers Could Allow T-Shirts to Analyze Electrolytes and Metabolites in Sweat
Revolutionary Transistor Could Allow Wearable Devices to Measure Sodium and Potassium in Blood
Remotely Controlled Miniature Biological Robots Could Be Used for MIS and Detection of Disease Biomarkers
‘Smart Patch’ Detects Alzheimer's Using Microneedle Technology
Smart Intraocular Lens Inserted into the Eye Detects Biomarkers for Alzheimer's
Hand-Held POC Biosensor Quickly and Accurately Detects Oral Cancer
Infrared Signature For Mobile Phone Detects Malaria
Electronic Nose Accurately Diagnoses Prostate Tumor Using Urine Sample
Novel Digital Morphology Analyzer Performance Evaluated
Revolutionary, Non-Invasive Technique Measures Glucose Levels Without Drawing Blood
Immunoassay, Mini Mass Spec Combined for Malaria Detection
Biosensing Platform Combined with Machine Learning to Enable Minimally-Invasive Detection of Alzheimer's
Parallel Impedance Cytometry Screens Bacterial Cells in Real Time
‘Lab on a Chip’ Paves Way for Use of Portable Spectrometer in Biomedical Analysis
Self-Teaching AI Algorithm Uses Pathology Images to Diagnose Rare Diseases
Handheld Mass Spectrometry Probe Identifies Clinically Relevant Bacteria
Non-Invasive Process Determines Blood Glucose Levels Without Sample
Ultima Genomics Sequencer for Single-Cell RNA-Seq Evaluated
Haematology Analyzer Prototype Tested for Field Malaria Surveillance
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