Machine learning system crack COVID-19 genome signature
Using machine learning, a team of Western computer scientists and biologists have identified an underlying genomic signature for 29 different COVID-19 DNA sequences.
viruses
Fighting infectious diseases using AI
Researchers have harnessed the power of artificial intelligence to dramatically accelerate the discovery of drug combination therapies.
Digital twin enables protective ventilation
A computational lung model can be used to reduce damage caused by mechanical ventilation – and could increase survival rates for patients significantly.
In-ear sensors to help in fight against COVID-19
Scientists plan to use high-tech biometric sensors for 24-hour monitoring of COVID-19 patients in home isolation.
Device could support multiple COVID-19 patients from one ventilator
3D printing fuels efforts to rapidly increase ventilator capacity while providing each patient on vent support with individually tailored gas pressures and pressure monitoring.
A biosensor for the COVID-19 virus
Researchers have developed a novel sensor for detecting the new coronavirus. In future it could be used to measure the concentration of the virus in the environment.
3D printed swabs fill gap in COVID-19 test kits
In response to a request from the Commonwealth of Kentucky, faculty of University of Louisville have created a 3D printed swab made of a pliable resin material.
AI enables fast-track review of COVID-19 research proposals
An AI tool to help funders identify specialists to peer-review proposals for emergency COVID-19 research has been developed.
A wearable COVID-19 early warning system
A remote early warning system for the detection of COVID-19 symptoms among frontline medical staff is showing promising results.
COVID-19: Robot allows clinicians to reuse thousands of masks
A robot is helping maximize the life of some of the most critical personal protective equipment, or PPE, at a time when the surge of demand for such items has aggravated a national shortage.
A high-precision radiology system for the coronavirus
Researchers are developing a new high-precision radiology system for coronavirus pulmonary involvement.
"Access checker" remotely measures body temperature
An innovative measurement method is helping to detect people infected with coronavirus from a safe distance. It detects fever, increased pulse rates and fast breathing without endangering the person conducting the testing.
'Organ-on-a-chip' finds out how COVID-19 invades our bodies
In order for a COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral drugs to be developed, scientists first need to understand why this virus spreads so easily and quickly, and why it invades our bodies with seemingly little resistance from our immune system.
A 3D-printed diffuser to treat COVID-19 patients
Scientists have delivered more than 200 3D-printed diffusers for metered dose inhalers (MDI) to the Houston hospital and stands ready to produce more if needed.
'CovIdentify' pits smartphones and wearables against coronavirus
A research study seeks volunteers to provide data from smartphones, smartwatches and health surveys to help detect COVID-19.
Robotic testing platform increases coronavirus testing capacity
A robotic testing platform developed in just nine days by dementia researchers could substantially increase the UK’s capacity to test people for coronavirus.
COVID 19: AI to predict patients' risk of needing ventilators
Experts have begun using artificial intelligence to create computer models that calculate the risk of a corona patient’s needing intensive care or a ventilator.
Engineers develop 3D printed ventilator splitters
The prototype was developed in response to the urgent need for more ventilators to treat patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by COVID-19.
A robotic COVID-19 testing lab
Scientists are creating from scratch a diagnostic lab with the capability to process more than 1,000 patient samples per day.
Researchers are developing a ‘pandemic drone’ to detect coronavirus
A ‘pandemic drone’ to remotely monitor and detect people with infectious respiratory conditions is being developed.
Thai hospitals deploy 'ninja robots' to battle coronavirus
Thai hospitals are deploying "ninja robots" to measure fevers and protect the health of overburdened medical workers on the frontlines of the outbreak.
AI, App provide at-home assessment of coronavirus risk
A coronavirus app coupled with machine intelligence will soon enable an individual to get an at-home risk assessment based on how they feel and where they've been in about a minute.
Acute chikungunya infection studied with AI
Computational tools applied to biology are revolutionizing the study of what happens inside cells during an infection, helping scientists to understand disease mechanisms.
Sensor fusion device for non-contact measurement of vital signs
A researcher has developed a multiple sensor fusion device for non-contact measurement of vital signs and its clinical applications.
Organtransplantation: Biophotonic therapy kills infections
Scientists have developed a new technique for the decontamination of organs before transplantation using ultraviolet and red light irradiation.
Sensing tool could detect Dengue fever earlier
Researchers from the University of Bath are developing a new tool for detecting the presence of Dengue fever early on, helping prevent people from suffering potential life-threatening complications.
AI detects the presence of viruses
UCLA researchers have developed a rapid and automated biosensing method based on holography coupled with deep learning.
AI identifies likely wildlife hosts for emerging flaviviruses
After collecting data and comparing it with every known mammal and bird species on Earth, scientists have identified wildlife species that are the most likely to host flaviviruses such as Zika, West Nile, dengue and yellow fever.
‘Smart’ surfaces promise safer implants
Researchers design “smart” surfaces, creating promise for safer implants and more accurate diagnostic tests.