Diagnostics – Page 6
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ResearchPopping nanobubbles let surgeons sound out micro-tumours
Technique that can hunt down and destroy individual cancer cells is set to get clinical trial
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ResearchIonic liquids bestow stretch on biomedical sensors
Heart rate and neck movements recognised by soft and stretchable device
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ResearchAlcoholic liver disease on a chip
Microfluidic simulation provides new platform for drug tests
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ResearchSaliva test detects date rape drug
Detecting GHB and alcohol contaminants in saliva could mean faster treatment for ‘drunk’ A&E patients
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ResearchDetecting leaks in gastrointestinal plumbing
Low-cost capsule can detect bleeding in the stomach in real time
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ResearchBiomarkers identify stroke victims with cognitive problems
A metabolomics approach to check whether a stroke has affected a patient’s memory or thinking processes
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ResearchCheap and sensitive test for a key prostate cancer marker
Supramolecular-coated magnetic beads offer a cheap alternative to current early-stage monitoring techniques
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ResearchPurple bacteria signal zinc deficiency
Low-cost bacterial ‘litmus test’ could help identify nutrient-deficient populations
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ResearchCancer biomarker counted up with the naked eye
Precise levels of nucleic acids linked to cancer can be detected by the naked eye
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ResearchSimple probe for heparin quality control
Fluorescent sensor could be developed into test for blood thinner dosage and adulteration
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ResearchInjectable electronics unfold to monitor brain activity
Electronics a million times more flexible than the best currently available could transform patient monitoring
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ResearchMicrofluidic approach to personalised cancer treatment
Multiple myeloma drug response assay could be adapted for other cancers
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Research
Simple sensor can spot cancer markers in minutes
Test can rapidly detect mutant tumour nucleic acids in boost for personalised medicine
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ResearchSilicon chip spots dangerous pathogens in human blood
Silicon wafer doped with silver nanoparticles can rapidly identify E. coli in blood
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ResearchDNA test colours in BRCA1 gene
Rolling circle amplification aids femtomolar sensitivity for gene linked with breast cancer
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ResearchSilver lining for paper Ebola test
Lateral flow test checks for Ebola, yellow fever and dengue in one go
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Business
Labcorp to buy Covance and enter contract research
Firm wants to diversify away from diagnostics, but law firm investigation suggests investors are unconvinced of the deal’s value
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Research
Aptamers and gold nanoparticles whisked up to spot influenza
Gold-coated flu viruses sink in visual bioassay
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PodcastChemistry World podcast - November 2014
We speak to Eric Betzig about his Nobel prize-winning research, and find out how thermoelectric materials can be made more efficient