Synthetic mucins mimic the structure of naturally occurring mucins
Researchers have created polymers that replicate the structure of mucins, the molecules that give mucus its unique antimicrobial properties.
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AI sees and hears COVID-19 in your lungs
Two deep learning algorithms that identify patterns of COVID-19 in lung images and breath sounds, may help in the fight against other respiratory diseases and the growing challenge of antibiotic resistance.
Lab-on-chip infection test for faster diagnostics
A tiny new silicon-based lab-on-chip test could pave the way for cheap handheld infectious disease testing.
Diamond-studded silk wound dressing improves healing
Scientists have developed a next generation wound dressing that can detect infection and improve healing in burns, skin grafts and chronic wounds.
A wearable for treating antibiotic-resistant infections
Researchers have developed a wearable solution that allows a patient to receive treatment of antibiotic-resistant infections and woundswithout leaving home.
AI may be able to ID drug-resistant superbugs
Scientists have shown that different strains of the same bacterial pathogen can be distinguished by a machine learning analysis of their growth dynamics alone.
9 disinfection robots fighting the coronavirus
Surfaces contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 pose a grave threat to the safety of staff and patients. To minimize the risks for their staff, hospitals are utilizing disinfection robots to sanitize surfaces.
Magnetic nanopropellers deliver genetic material to cells
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Germany have developed powerful nanopropellers that can be steered into the interior of cells to deliver gene therapy.
Printable rubber-like material could replace human tissue
Researchers have created a material with a unique set of properties, which could act as a replacement for human tissue in medical procedures.
Deep learning yields new antibiotic
An AI model identifies a powerful new drug that can kill many species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
‘Smart’ implant coatings to nip infections in the bud
Physicists from University of Augsburg have developed a "smart" coating that is particularly toxic when bacteria are present in its environment.
Microneedle biosensors detect patient antibiotic levels
Scientists have successfully used microneedle biosensors to accurately detect changes in antibiotic levels in the body, for the first time.
Middle-ear infection: ultrasound sensor aids diagnosis
A new type of ultrasound transducer should soon be delivering a fast and reliable diagnosis of infection of the middle ear.
An army of microrobots can wipe out dental plaque
Researchers developed a microscopic robotic cleaning crew. With two types of robotic systems the scientists showed that robots with catalytic activity could ably destroy biofilms.
CRISPR repurposed to develop better antibiotics
Researchers have repurposed the gene-editing tool CRISPR to study which genes are targeted by particular antibiotics, providing clues on how to improve existing antibiotics or develop new ones.
Can tiny robots change the fight against tuberculosis?
A Brock University research team has created a microscopic robot that has the potential to identify drug resistance to tuberculosis faster than conventional tests.
Nanorobots clear bacteria and toxins from blood
Engineers have developed tiny ultrasound-powered robots that can swim through blood, removing harmful bacteria along with the toxins they produce.
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.