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Plasmonic sensing of isothermally amplified nucleic acids and single-molecule detection of SARS-CoV-2

A new study finds that plasmonic sensing of LAMP amplicons through DNA hybridization enables highly specific detection of SARS-CoV-2 RNA.

11 Oct 2021

New machine-learning model can identify individuals at risk of rare cardiomyopathy

A machine-learning model can identify patients at risk of a rare cardiomyopathy, according to a study published in Nature Communications.

11 Oct 2021

West Midlands' thriving digital industries expected to create thousands of new jobs by 2025

The West Midlands has been named the country's fastest-growing tech sector and the region's thriving digital industries are expected to create thousands of new jobs by the end of 2025.

11 Oct 2021

Sero-epidemiological insights into pathways to COVID-19 immunity

A new study posted to the medRxiv* server attempts to utilize serology as a tool to identify disparities in infection rates and vaccination coverage.

10 Oct 2021

Researchers use control systems engineering tools to personalize fitness tracker messages

As the popularity of fitness trackers has increased, so have the opportunities to use such devices to not only track fitness goals but also increase the motivation to meet those goals.

8 Oct 2021

Tracking ADHD symptoms, behavior in people with intellectual disability using a smartphone app

A new study by the UC Davis MIND Institute's David Hessl will test whether a smartphone-based app may help improve the accuracy of data in some clinical trials involving individuals with intellectual disability.

8 Oct 2021

Assay to assess and quantify presence of RBD-directed antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 following vaccination

Researchers from Roche Diagnostics have been testing a new assay known as the Elecsys assay.

8 Oct 2021

Ear sensors help increase safety for SARS-CoV-2 patients in home isolation

Using telemedicine, COVID-19 patients can be cared for safely at home – from initial home isolation to recovery or, in case problems arise, admission to hospital.

7 Oct 2021

New technology shows great promise for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

A technology developed by scientists at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) shows great promise for diagnosing Alzheimer's disease before symptoms arise, potentially changing the course of research and treatment for this condition, which affects millions of people worldwide and is estimated to be the sixth leading cause of death in the United States.

7 Oct 2021

Novel proteomics approach predicts severe COVID-19 outcomes

Researchers in the United States, Canada, and the UK have developed a potential new approach to predicting severe and critical outcomes among patients with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

6 Oct 2021

Graphene biosensor in a portable and wireless device for rapid SARS-CoV-2 detection

A new study posted to the medRxiv* server and led by Dr. Mattia D'Agostino, Dr. Eleonora Pavoni and Dr. Alice Romagnoli from the Polytechnic University of Marche in Ancona (Italy), a gFET biosensor that uses angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2) as a bioreceptor has been put forth as a viable solution.

6 Oct 2021

New digital game could help people over 50s to fight against Alzheimer's disease and dementia

UQ Healthy Living is helping over 50s in the fight against Alzheimer's disease and dementia, with a new digital game designed to train both the body and the brain.

6 Oct 2021

UTHSC receives $3.2 million to upgrade the Regional Biocontainment Laboratory

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center has been awarded $3.2 million from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) to upgrade the equipment and infrastructure in the UTHSC Regional Biocontainment Laboratory (RBL) on the Memphis campus to enhance the university's research of infectious diseases, including COVID-19.

6 Oct 2021

Research project receives DOE funding to reduce the size of scientific data sets

The amount of data produced each year by scientific user facilities such as those at national labs or government organizations can range up to several billion gigabytes per year.

6 Oct 2021

New mathematical modeling technique can accurately predict tumor response to chemotherapy

A public/private collaboration led by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin has resulted in a new mathematical modeling technique that can accurately predict the response of tumors in breast cancer patients to treatments such as chemotherapy soon after treatment initiation.

5 Oct 2021

Video game with biofeedback trains kids to stay calm during stressful or frustrating situations

A video game with biofeedback - aimed at keeping heart rate low during fast-paced play - can help youth learn to regulate their anger, finds a small randomized trial at Boston Children's Hospital.

5 Oct 2021

Automated system based on AI helps rule out cancer in women with dense breasts

An automated system that uses artificial intelligence (AI) can quickly and accurately sift through breast MRIs in women with dense breasts to eliminate those without cancer, freeing up radiologists to focus on more complex cases, according to a study published in Radiology.

5 Oct 2021

New low-cost ventilator could address the shortage of ventilators in developing countries

A new low-cost ventilator design invented during COVID-19 could address the global shortage of ventilators for other respiratory diseases.

5 Oct 2021

Therapeutic smart textiles can make it easier for older people to manage long-term pain

Long-term pain is perhaps the single most important factor that reduces quality of life for older people. New technology based on therapeutic smart textiles can make it easier to manage pain.

5 Oct 2021

Bone Conduction Kit may enable children and their parents to manage glue ear effectively at home

A wireless kit, comprising headphones, a microphone, and an app might be a cheap alternative to the usual treatment of the common temporary hearing loss in kids, popularly known as 'glue ear,' finds a small study, published in the online journal BMJ Innovations.

5 Oct 2021

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Plasmonic sensing of isothermally amplified nucleic acids and single-molecule detection of SARS-CoV-2

New machine-learning model can identify individuals at risk of rare cardiomyopathy

West Midlands' thriving digital industries expected to create thousands of new jobs by 2025

Sero-epidemiological insights into pathways to COVID-19 immunity

Researchers use control systems engineering tools to personalize fitness tracker messages

Tracking ADHD symptoms, behavior in people with intellectual disability using a smartphone app

Assay to assess and quantify presence of RBD-directed antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 following vaccination

Ear sensors help increase safety for SARS-CoV-2 patients in home isolation

New technology shows great promise for early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease

Novel proteomics approach predicts severe COVID-19 outcomes

Graphene biosensor in a portable and wireless device for rapid SARS-CoV-2 detection

New digital game could help people over 50s to fight against Alzheimer's disease and dementia

UTHSC receives $3.2 million to upgrade the Regional Biocontainment Laboratory

Research project receives DOE funding to reduce the size of scientific data sets

New mathematical modeling technique can accurately predict tumor response to chemotherapy

Video game with biofeedback trains kids to stay calm during stressful or frustrating situations

Automated system based on AI helps rule out cancer in women with dense breasts

New low-cost ventilator could address the shortage of ventilators in developing countries

Therapeutic smart textiles can make it easier for older people to manage long-term pain

Bone Conduction Kit may enable children and their parents to manage glue ear effectively at home

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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