Technology
Novel Diagnostic Assay Platform to Fasten Response Time to Emerging Pandemic Situations
In order to reduce vulnerability to future pandemics, there is a need for a large-scale, coordinated and comprehensive health response. Now, a new project aims to establish a diagnostic assay platform that can enable a faster response time during emerging pandemics. More...07 Feb 2023
All-in-One Device Reduces False-Positive Diagnostic Test Results for Bloodstream Infections
A new technology can help reduce blood culture contamination and false-positive test results for the detection of blood stream infections, thereby preventing the patient from being harmed, and reducing unnecessary and prolonged usage of antibiotics, duration of stay, and hospital expenses. More...26 Jan 2023
New DNA Biosensor Could Make High-Quality Clinical Diagnostics More Accessible
Typical screening methods for DNA disease biomarkers are often laborious, expensive or uncover limited information. Now, a new biosensor chip featuring an accurate and inexpensive design has the potential to improve accessibility to high-quality diagnostics. More...26 Jan 2023
Low-Cost Portable Sensor Detects Heavy Metals in Sweat
Expensive equipment and a controlled laboratory environment are usually required to detect heavy metals in body fluids. Researchers have now developed a portable sensor made of simple materials that can detect heavy metals in sweat, which is easily sampled. More...24 Jan 2023
Smart Fibers Could Allow T-Shirts to Analyze Electrolytes and Metabolites in Sweat
A team of researchers has developed a microelectronic fiber with microscopic parameters that is capable of analyzing electrolytes and metabolites in sweat. The development could pave the way for fiber-based smart clothes that offer more versatility in terms of functions, larger sensing areas, and greater comfort. More...23 Jan 2023
Revolutionary Transistor Could Allow Wearable Devices to Measure Sodium and Potassium in Blood
Researchers have developed a revolutionary transistor that could be suitable for lightweight, flexible, high-performance bioelectronics. The electrochemical transistor is compatible with blood and water and can amplify important signals, paving the way for its application in biomedical sensing. More...23 Jan 2023
Remotely Controlled Miniature Biological Robots Could Be Used for MIS and Detection of Disease Biomarkers
A team of researchers has developed remotely controlled miniature biological robots that could find potential applications in medicine, such as minimum invasive surgery or detection of cancer within the human body. More...23 Jan 2023
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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
First-in-Class AI Diagnostic Solutions Improve Patient Outcomes in Breast Cancer and Colorectal Cancer
Near Pain-Free Blood Collection Technology Enables High-Quality Testing
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AI Holography System Accurately Checks Quality of Red Blood Cells
Noninvasive Cancer Diagnosis with a Contact Lens-based System that Collects and Analyses Tear Exosomes
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