Technology

Lab-On-Chip Created for Malaria Diagnosis
The laboratory diagnosis of malaria is usually carried out either by microscopy requiring skilled expertise or immunochromatographic rapid diagnostic tests, which are not without significant limitations, including decreased sensitivity at lower levels of parasitemia. More...29 May 2014




Photoswitchable Flow Cytometry Directly Tracks Single Circulating Tumor Cells
A original method has been developed that allows investigators to label and track single tumor cells circulating in the blood and this advance could help to develop a better understanding of cancer spread and how to stop it. More...22 May 2014

AFM-Enabled Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy Launched
A new atomic force microscopy-enabled Scanning Electrochemical Microscopy mode includes an integrated technology package that enables scientists to perform scanning electrochemical microscopy on conductive and insulating samples. More...20 May 2014
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Novel Method Prepares Tissue Samples for Analyzing Proteins
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Blood Test Detects Tumor Markers Using Laser-Stimulated Fluorescence
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