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$3.7 million NIH grant supports development of biosensor technology for diagnosing viral diseases

For over ten years, Ali Yanik has been working to develop novel biosensor technology to provide rapid, low-cost testing for disease diagnostics and precision medicine.

16 Dec 2020

CN Bio and the University of Melbourne collaborate to advance therapies for respiratory complications in recovered COVID-19 patients

CN Bio, a leading cell culture company, that has developed single and multi-organ microphysiological systems (MPS) to improve the accuracy and efficiency of drug discovery, today announced a collaboration with the University of Melbourne, focused on respiratory therapies for recovering COVID-19 patients.

From AXT Pty Ltd 16 Dec 2020

New class of targeted cancer drugs may prove effective in treating common types of leukemia

A new study by researchers in Cleveland Clinic's Taussig Cancer Institute and Lerner Research Institute describes a novel class of targeted cancer drugs that may prove effective in treating certain common types of leukemia.

15 Dec 2020

Digital dipstick is more accurate to test urinary tract infections at home

Soon you will be able to perform a bacterial culture at home to test for urinary tract infection (UTI), with clinical-level results.

15 Dec 2020

Saliva-based smartphone COVID-19 testing platform provides results within 15 minutes

Offering an ultrasensitive yet accessible approach to COVID-19 testing, a portable saliva-based smartphone platform provides results within 15 minutes without the resource-intensive laboratory tests the current gold standard requires, according to a new study.

11 Dec 2020

Trump plan may set clock ticking on many health rules — setting off alarms

The Trump administration wants to require the Department of Health and Human Services to review most of its regulations by 2023 — and automatically void those not assessed in time.

10 Dec 2020

Monash researchers isolate high-quality sperm using acoustic waves

Monash University researchers have combined acoustic waves and fluid dynamics to create a new approach for separating high-quality sperm in assisted reproduction - opening new windows for infertile couples to have a family of their own.

7 Dec 2020

UC San Diego’s proactive strategies effectively detected and prevented COVID-19 transmission on campus

UC San Diego's nationally recognized, evidence-based Return to Learn program employs a comprehensive suite of education, monitoring, testing, intervention and notification tools that no other university is using.

6 Dec 2020

Exhaled breath can aid in the diagnosis of cancer

The air we exhale contains information that can assist with the diagnosis of disease. Researchers at the Fraunhofer Project Hub for Microelectronic and Optical Systems for Biomedicine MEOS are now developing solutions designed to enable the analysis of breath gas for this purpose. Although their research focuses on the early detection of cancer, the same principle could also be applied to distinguish between COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases.

4 Dec 2020

A Low Temperature Flow Reactor Module

The Cold Coil II™ Flow Reactor Module from Uniqsis is designed to provide a flexible, entry-level solution for low temperature flow chemistry applications.

From Uniqsis Ltd 2 Dec 2020

New lab-on-a-chip can process and present results rapidly

The chip, developed at Imperial College London and known as TriSilix, is a 'micro laboratory' which performs a miniature version of the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) on the spot. PCR is the gold-standard test for detecting viruses and bacteria in biological samples such as bodily fluids, faeces, or environmental samples.

2 Dec 2020

New combination technique separates cell types, may prove effective against pathogens

To develop effective therapeutics against pathogens, scientists need to first uncover how they attack host cells. An efficient way to conduct these investigations on an extensive scale is through high-speed screening tests called assays.

1 Dec 2020

Researchers develop lung-on-chip model to study the body’s response to early TB

Scientists have developed a lung-on-chip model to study how the body responds to early tuberculosis (TB) infection, according to findings published today in eLife.

25 Nov 2020

Digital warm-start CRISPR assay enables sensitive quantitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 in clinical samples

In a recent medRxiv* preprint paper, researchers from the University of Connecticut Health Center in the United States unveil their digital warm-start CRISPR (WS-CRISPR) method for stringent and sensitive quantitative detection of the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in clinical samples of patients with coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

24 Nov 2020

Researchers develop wireless chip that can be surgically implanted to read neural signals

Researchers have developed a chip that is powered wirelessly and can be surgically implanted to read neural signals and stimulate the brain with both light and electrical current. The technology has been demonstrated successfully in rats and is designed for use as a research tool.

19 Nov 2020

CEAT project for improving ovarian cancer diagnosis, treatment shows promise

Porvair Sciences reports, due to promising results, it has agreed with its collaborative partners to make additional investment in the CEAT project which aims to dramatically improve the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 16 Nov 2020

Ovarian cancer project shows promise

Porvair Sciences reports, due to promising results, it has agreed with its collaborative partners to make additional investment in the CEAT project** which aims to dramatically improve the diagnosis and treatment of ovarian cancer.

From Chromatrap® - Porvair Sciences Ltd 13 Nov 2020

Unrelated mutations can lead to false-positive results in men with advanced prostate cancer

Unrelated mutations, when present in the blood, can lead to false-positive results in men with advanced prostate cancer who are undergoing liquid biopsies.

5 Nov 2020

A digital CRISPR-based method for quick detection and absolute quantification of SARS-CoV-2

In a recent medRxiv* preprint manuscript, researchers from Singapore and the United States report the development of a digital CRISPR method for the sensitive, specific, and rapid detection of viral nucleic acids at a constant temperature, which could be exploited for the detection of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).

5 Nov 2020

Stanford researchers create a highly automated device that can detect COVID-19 in 30 minutes

Throughout the pandemic, infectious disease experts and frontline medical workers have asked for a faster, cheaper and more reliable COVID-19 test.

5 Nov 2020

CHIP News and Research

$3.7 million NIH grant supports development of biosensor technology for diagnosing viral diseases

CN Bio and the University of Melbourne collaborate to advance therapies for respiratory complications in recovered COVID-19 patients

New class of targeted cancer drugs may prove effective in treating common types of leukemia

Digital dipstick is more accurate to test urinary tract infections at home

Saliva-based smartphone COVID-19 testing platform provides results within 15 minutes

Trump plan may set clock ticking on many health rules — setting off alarms

Monash researchers isolate high-quality sperm using acoustic waves

UC San Diego’s proactive strategies effectively detected and prevented COVID-19 transmission on campus

Exhaled breath can aid in the diagnosis of cancer

A Low Temperature Flow Reactor Module

New lab-on-a-chip can process and present results rapidly

New combination technique separates cell types, may prove effective against pathogens

Researchers develop lung-on-chip model to study the body’s response to early TB

Digital warm-start CRISPR assay enables sensitive quantitative detection of SARS-CoV-2 in clinical samples

Researchers develop wireless chip that can be surgically implanted to read neural signals

CEAT project for improving ovarian cancer diagnosis, treatment shows promise

Ovarian cancer project shows promise

Unrelated mutations can lead to false-positive results in men with advanced prostate cancer

A digital CRISPR-based method for quick detection and absolute quantification of SARS-CoV-2

Stanford researchers create a highly automated device that can detect COVID-19 in 30 minutes

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