viruses

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.

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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.

First X-Ray holographic images of viruses

Researchers developed a new holographic method called in-flight holography. With this method, they were able to demonstrate the first X-ray holograms of nano-sized viruses that were not attached to any surface.