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Fast and sensitive paper-based nucleic acid assay for SARS-CoV-2

A paper-based diagnostic has been developed by Jinghong Li, Weimin Li, Ruijin Deng, and colleagues from Boston University for the identification of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) with high sensitivity.

23 Aug 2022

Tiny, touch-based sensor rapidly detects lithium levels from sweat on the surface of a fingertip

Lithium can alleviate the symptoms of bipolar disorder and depression - if taken in just the right amount.

22 Aug 2022

MIT's design opens a path toward chip-free wireless sensors

Wearable sensors are ubiquitous thanks to wireless technology that enables a person's glucose concentrations, blood pressure, heart rate, and activity levels to be transmitted seamlessly from sensor to smartphone for further analysis.

18 Aug 2022

CD98 identified as a key mediator of pro-fibrotic and acute inflammatory responses in the lung

Researchers investigated the role of the CD98 glycoprotein in inducing an inflammatory response to SARS-CoV-2 in patients of progressive fibrosis interstitial lung diseases, including the archetypal PFILD, idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.

18 Aug 2022

Novel peptide helps prevent seizures, protects neurons in research models of both Alzheimer's and epilepsy

A novel peptide augments the brain's natural mechanism to help prevent seizures and protect neurons in research models of both Alzheimer's and epilepsy, scientists report.

16 Aug 2022

Three genetic mutations seen in individuals with KCNMA1-linked channelopathy successfully mirrored in mice

Three genetic alterations associated with a rare seizure and a movement disorder primarily found in children were successfully mirrored in mice and their symptoms treated, in a new study from a University of Maryland School of Medicine researcher, Andrea Meredith, PhD, Professor of Physiology and her collaborators.

15 Aug 2022

Scientists develop nanoantidote to reduce acidosis in critically ill COVID-19 patients

A group of scientists from China has recently developed an antacid nanoantidote that can effectively ameliorate blood acidosis induced by SARS-CoV-2 infection.

11 Aug 2022

Combination therapy regimen for cystic fibrosis is also beneficial to primary school-aged children

Cystic fibrosis remains an incurable genetic disorder which impairs lung function and significantly reduces life expectancy.

8 Aug 2022

Researchers unravel the mechanism of teixobactin at the atomic level

Researchers explored the mechanisms underlying the bactericidal action of teixobactin at an atomic level.

8 Aug 2022

Researchers create a physical wiring diagram of the human immune system

In a new study, researchers systematically mapped the surface proteins on human leukocytes to examine interactions between their cell-surface proteomes and develop a physical wiring diagram encapsulating the diversity of surface protein architectures found across all major subsets of leukocytes.

8 Aug 2022

Shimadzu Introduces iMScope™ QT Imaging Mass Microscope for High-Level Mass Spectrometry Imaging Analysis

Shimadzu Scientific Instruments introduces the iMScope QT imaging mass microscope designed for use with Shimadzu’s Q-TOF LCMS-9030mass spectrometer for fast acquisition of high-mass, high-resolution images at the optical and molecular level.

From Shimadzu Scientific Instruments 28 Jul 2022

An enzyme may be a potent new tool for reducing nitrous oxide in the atmosphere

An enzyme that combats the greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O) may one day give scientists a potent new tool for reducing the amount of the gas in the atmosphere thanks in part to new findings published today in Nature.

28 Jul 2022

Researchers develop new kind of Atomic Force Microscopy probes in true 3D shapes

A team of researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi's Advanced Microfluidics and Microdevices Laboratory (AMMLab) have developed new kind of Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM) probes in true three-dimensional shapes they call 3DTIPs. AFM technology allows scientists to observe, measure, and manipulate samples and micro and nanoscale entities with unprecedented precision.

26 Jul 2022

Study reveals new mechanism that regulates auditory sensitivity

A new study published in PNAS highlights a newly identified mechanism of how auditory sensitivity is regulated that could temporarily reduce sensitivity of the auditory system to protect itself from loud sounds that can cause irreversible damage.

22 Jul 2022

Wireless biochemical sensor may use biomarkers in sweat to detect changes in a person's health

Researchers have successfully tested a device that may one day use the chemical biomarkers in sweat to detect changes in a person's health.

22 Jul 2022

Tokyo Tech researchers develop the first synthetic mechanosensitive potassium channel

Intrigued by the properties of ion channel proteins commonly observed in cells, Tokyo Tech researchers have developed the first synthetic mechanosensitive potassium channel using a newly developed aromatic fluorinated amphiphilic cyclophane.

15 Jul 2022

New wireless technology remotely activates specific brain circuits in under one second

A research team led by Rice University neuroengineers has created wireless technology to remotely activate specific brain circuits in fruit flies in under one second.

15 Jul 2022

What is the association between long-term salt usage behavior and risk of premature mortality?

Researchers assessed the impact of increased salt consumption on life expectancy.

14 Jul 2022

Researchers unravel the functioning of antibodies in autoimmune encephalitis

Using a state-of-the-art method, researchers at DZNE and the University of Texas have succeeded for the first time at unraveling the effects of autoimmune antibodies, that are directed against the brain, in detail at the atomic level.

8 Jul 2022

New K+-sensitive dual-mode imaging probe for diagnosis of tumor malignancy

Tumor malignancy identification plays an essential role in clinical management of cancer. Currently, biopsy is the gold standard for malignancy identification in most tumor cases, it is, however, invasive that can cause great discomfort to patients, and potentially increase the risk of distant metastases due to the complex sampling process.

1 Jul 2022

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Fast and sensitive paper-based nucleic acid assay for SARS-CoV-2

Tiny, touch-based sensor rapidly detects lithium levels from sweat on the surface of a fingertip

MIT's design opens a path toward chip-free wireless sensors

CD98 identified as a key mediator of pro-fibrotic and acute inflammatory responses in the lung

Novel peptide helps prevent seizures, protects neurons in research models of both Alzheimer's and epilepsy

Three genetic mutations seen in individuals with KCNMA1-linked channelopathy successfully mirrored in mice

Scientists develop nanoantidote to reduce acidosis in critically ill COVID-19 patients

Combination therapy regimen for cystic fibrosis is also beneficial to primary school-aged children

Researchers unravel the mechanism of teixobactin at the atomic level

Researchers create a physical wiring diagram of the human immune system

Shimadzu Introduces iMScope™ QT Imaging Mass Microscope for High-Level Mass Spectrometry Imaging Analysis

An enzyme may be a potent new tool for reducing nitrous oxide in the atmosphere

Researchers develop new kind of Atomic Force Microscopy probes in true 3D shapes

Study reveals new mechanism that regulates auditory sensitivity

Wireless biochemical sensor may use biomarkers in sweat to detect changes in a person's health

Tokyo Tech researchers develop the first synthetic mechanosensitive potassium channel

New wireless technology remotely activates specific brain circuits in under one second

What is the association between long-term salt usage behavior and risk of premature mortality?

Researchers unravel the functioning of antibodies in autoimmune encephalitis

New K+-sensitive dual-mode imaging probe for diagnosis of tumor malignancy

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