Quantum nanodiamonds help detect disease earlier
The quantum sensing abilities of nanodiamonds can be used to improve the sensitivity of paper-based diagnostic tests, potentially allowing for earlier detection of diseases such as HIV.
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AI identifies drug combinations to fight COVID-19
Data scientists have used deep learning to identify the right synergistic drug combinations for the rapidly spreading SARS-CoV-2.
AI app could help diagnose HIV more accurately
New technology could transform the ability to accurately interpret HIV test results, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
Biosensor detects COVID-19 antibodies in seconds
An advanced nanomaterial-based biosensing platform detects antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2 within seconds.
Lab-on-a-chip turns blood test snapshots into movies
The new device can continuously sense levels of virtually any protein or molecule in the blood. The researchers say it could be transformative for disease detection, patient monitoring and biomedical research.
COVID-19: AI platform finds best combination of available therapies
An AI platform derives an optimal combination of available therapies against SARS-CoV-2 - the optimal drug therapy was a combination of the drugs remdesivir, ritonavir, and lopinavir at specific doses.
COVID-19 testing: Robotic platform helps to scale up capacity
Researchers havee repurposed robotic technology normally used for synthetic biology research to help with testing for COVID-19.
On the path to safe nanomedicine
Scientists have now developed guidelines that should enable the safe development of nanoparticles for medical use.
Using game tech to treat cognitively impaired children in Africa
Using a game, researchers are rehabilitating children who suffer from cognitive impairment after surviving life-threatening diseases such as malaria and HIV.
Nanomedicine device delivered controlled doses
Researchers developed a remote-controlled drug delivery implant the size of a grape that may help chronic disease management.
Foldit : Video gamers design brand new proteins
Researchers encoded their specialized knowledge into the computer game Foldit to enable citizen scientists to successfully design synthetic proteins for the first time.
3D printed lab tech lowers cost of medical test
A desire for a cheaper way to do common laboratory tests for medical diagnoses led researchers to develop a new lab tech that reduces cost and time.
Organtransplantation: Biophotonic therapy kills infections
Scientists have developed a new technique for the decontamination of organs before transplantation using ultraviolet and red light irradiation.
Ingestible capsule can be controlled wirelessly
Electronic pill can relay diagnostic information or release drugs in response to smartphone commands.
“Hive mind” outperforms a single doctor or AI
A "Hive Mind" of doctors, moderated by AI algorithms, makes more accurate diagnoses than the doctors or machine learning alone, according to a new study from Stanford and Unanimous AI.
Machine learning flags emerging pathogens
A new machine learning tool could be useful for flagging dangerous bacteria before they cause an outbreak, from hospital wards to a global scale.