Researchers adapt cell phone camera for SARS-CoV-2 detection
Credit: Daniel Fletcher and Melanie Ott Researchers have developed an assay that can detect the presence of SARS-CoV-2 in a ...
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Photonics meets surface science in a cheap and accurate sensor for biological liquids
Credit: Timur Ermatov et al/Light: Science & Applications Skoltech researchers and their colleagues from Russia and Israel have come up ...
Adaptive Image Receive (AIR) coil from GE shows promise for whole-brain imaging
GE Healthcare's prototype 16-channel head Adaptive Image Receive (AIR) radiofrequency coil outperformed a conventional 8-channel head coil for in vivo ...
Comparison of coronavirus antibody tests revealed too optimistic claims
Credit: Pixabay.com A study by University of Tartu researchers indicates that the sensitivity of tests used to detect viral antibodies ...
AI abdominal fat measure predicts heart attack and stroke
Credit: Radiological Society of North America OAK BROOK, Ill. - Automated deep learning analysis of abdominal CT images produces a ...
New butterfly-inspired hydrogen sensor is powered by light
Light-activated sensor delivers precision results at room temperatureCredit: RMIT University Inspired by the surface of butterfly wings, researchers have developed ...
Clothing, tattoos could be used to monitor patient health
Emerging wearable technology uses tiny fibers that can track your blood pressure, heart rate, and moreCredit: National University of Singapore ...
Out of many COVID-19 tests, which one to choose?
Different diagnostic techniques are appropriate at different stages of coronavirus infection. Using the right one is crucial for rapid diagnosis ...
Study tackles barriers to COVID-19 testing in Black communities
Pennington Biomedical, HealthyBR part of nationwide effort to fill gaps in careCredit: Pennington Biomedical Research Center Pennington Biomedical Research Center ...
Harvard’s Wyss Institute licenses its eRapid technology to The iQ Group Global
The low-cost electrochemical technology for multiplexed biomarker detection could facilitate global serological testing for SARS-CoV-2 infections, and help trace immunity ...
New tests identify very early changes in Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear
Credit: Photo by University of Gothenburg and BBRC, Spain. Researchers at the University of Gothenburg in Sweden, together with their ...
Detecting bacteria with fluorescent nanosensors
Luminous carbon nanotubes detect pathogens - and are quick and easy to useCredit: Alexander Spreinat Researchers from Bochum, Göttingen, Duisburg ...
Predi-COVID preliminary results
The Luxembourgish cohort study shows encouraging participation rates and sees its protocol published in international peer-reviewed journalCredit: @LIH The study ...
AI detects COVID-19 on chest x-rays with accuracy and speed
Algorithm outperformed thoracic radiologists in new studyCredit: Northwestern University Algorithm was trained, tested on the largest COVID-era dataset (17,002 X-ray ...
Contact lenses for diagnostic and therapeutic use
Specially engineered contact lenses use tears to monitor patient healthCredit: Khademhosseini Lab (LOS ANGELES) - Human bodily fluids and secretions ...
Researchers create 3D-printed nasal swab for COVID-19 testing
Credit: Radiological Society of North America OAK BROOK, Ill. - In response to the critical shortage of nasopharyngeal (NP) swabs ...
Eye exam could lead to early Parkinson’s disease diagnosis
Credit: Radiological Society of North America OAK BROOK, Ill. - A simple eye exam combined with powerful artificial intelligence (AI) ...
USAMRIID scientist receives medal of honor from French military
Credit: Embassy of France MAJ Jeffrey R. Kugelman, Ph.D., received the Medal of Honor from the French Military Health Service ...
A pressure sensor at your fingertips
An imperceptible thin-film sensor to record movement and the sense of touchCredit: © 2020 Someya et al. Researchers have developed ...
Iceland to become centre for sleep research
Scientists at Reykjavik University (RU) to lead a research project receiving a 15-million Euro Horizon 2020 grantCredit: Golli / Reykjavik ...