diagnosis
Sensor detects signs of cancer, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's
Posted in Medicine on 24th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
The biosensor is able to detect molecules linked to various cancers and neurological diseases for rapid diagnosis.
Rapid finger-prick test to tackle tuberculosis
Posted in Medicine on 17th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
Over 95 percent of these deaths occur in developing countries, which is exacerbated by difficulties in diagnosing the disease based on signs and symptoms.
New device could improve cancer detection
Posted in Hardware on 12th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
A new method to isolate cancer cells that have escaped from a tumour could soon pave the way for improved diagnosis and treatment.
Silk can preserve blood samples without refrigeration
Posted in Medicine on 12th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
The new technique could lead to better blood testing in rural areas.
Rapid, low-cost detection of Zika virus using paper-based synthetic gene networks
Posted in Science on 7th May, 2016
by Alex Muller
The sample is applied to the sensors, triggering a response that provides visually evident results in as little as an hour.