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Biosensor device detects toxins, pathogens
The biosensor could improve the course of treatment and thus health outcomes.
Watch how AI, microfluidics combine to detect vascular diseases
The system could be used to assess diseases characterized by the abnormal condition of blood vessels.
Watch: Cystic fibrosis diagnosis by skin-worn sticker
The wearable device changes color to detect early disease markers in newborns’ sweat.
Faster observation of fluctuations in ‘stickiness' improves pharmaceuticals manufacture
Faster measurement of viscosity will benefit disease diagnostics and pharmaceutical testing.
Is telehealth here to stay?
Teleheath: Here to stay or gone with the pandemic?
Video: Software speeds design of complex DNA nanodevices
The tool designs more complex DNA robots and nanodevices than were possible before in a fraction of the time.
Coating prevents both fungal and bacterial infections
Coating can be incorporated into wound dressing, implants.
New coating features many layers of protection for implants
Coating promises layers of protection.
Student-designed pump cuts diagnostic microfluidics cost
Plans for the low cost, 3D-printed peristaltic pump are open source.
UC Berkeley turns robot dogs into robot guides for the visually impaired
Robodogs to guide the visually impaired.
App can detect signs of COVID-19 in users' voices
During testing, the app proved more than 80% accurate.
Test pinpoints COVID-19 viral variants
The assay rapidly identifies and sequences the SARS-CoV-2 virus, helping to track new variants.
Two mouthwashes disrupted SARS-CoV-2 in the lab
Listerine and Chlorhexidine disrupted COVID-19 during lab tests.
Medical imaging system improves accuracy of blood draws
Device projects venous patterns onto patient arms to improve blood draw outcomes.
Antibody stimulates tooth growth in mice
Researchers intend to test the antibody on pigs and dogs.
16 podcasts for professional and novice engineers alike
These 16 podcasts are created for engineers, by engineers.
Durian fruit-derived gel bandage promotes wound healing
Bandage derived from durian fruit encourages healing.
Watch: Rapid test measures COVID-19 immunity
The pinprick test accurately measures coronavirus antibody concentrations in blood in under one hour.
Video: Engineered heart valves grow with pediatric patients
Pediatric heart valve replacement surgeries could be reduced after tri-tube valves demonstrated growth in an animal model.
Video: 3D printer takes a bite out of dental parts production time
The printer improves production efficiency in dental labs by manufacturing at least five times more dental parts on a single mixed tray than competitive systems.