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Efficient inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 on N95 masks by an antimicrobial coating

In a recent study, researchers demonstrate that Goldshield75 coating inactivated SARS-CoV-2 on N95 filters and masks.

14 Mar 2022

Modeling study assesses the effectiveness facemasks before and after COVID-19 vaccination

Scientists simulate different scenarios using facemasks through a computational Monte Carlo simulation model.

14 Mar 2022

AI companion tells stories to aid memory recollection, boost confidence in people with dementia

Researchers at the National Robotarium, hosted by Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh, are developing an artificial intelligence (AI) companion that will aid memory recollection, boost confidence and combat depression in people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia.

14 Mar 2022

At-home test for influenza is as accurate as rapid diagnostic testing in clinical settings

Home-based, self-administered tests for influenza are comparable in accuracy to rapid diagnostic tests in clinical settings, according to a recently published, peer-reviewed study.

11 Mar 2022

Researchers develop a system of synthetic biosensors to assess the response of cancer therapy

Immune checkpoint blockade (ICB) inhibitors have transformed the treatment of cancer and have become the frontline therapy for a broad range of malignancies. It's because they work better than the previous standard of care.

11 Mar 2022

Interdisciplinary researchers team up on $15 million NSF grant to establish an institute in ‘imageomics’

Researchers in three different disciplines at Virginia Tech are partnering in a $15 million grant from the National Science Foundation to establish an institute in the new field of "imageomics," aimed at creating a new frontier of biological information using vast stores of existing image data, such as publicly funded digital collections from national centers, field stations, museums, and individual laboratories.

10 Mar 2022

Novel nanoparticles enable synergy of radiation and photodynamic therapies of deep tumor tissues

Researchers Dr Yansong Feng and Prof. Hong Zhang at the Van 't Hoff Institute for Molecular Sciences at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) have designed and synthesized novel multi-layered, multi-functional nanoparticles that enable a combination of radiotherapy and photodynamic therapy for deep cancer tissue.

10 Mar 2022

Low profile microplates optimise space utilisation

Porvair Sciences low profile microplates offer the highly efficient use of stacking space that is essential to achieving efficient automation workflows.

From Porvair Sciences Limited 10 Mar 2022

WVU researchers use machine learning and GIS to predict where COVID-19 testing will be most crucial

The National Institutes of Health has called COVID-19 testing "the key to getting back to normal." Yet testing rates have dropped nationwide, even as the Delta and Omicron variants accelerated the virus' spread.

10 Mar 2022

Accelerating tube picking & selection

The Mohawk tube selector and picker from Ziath employs a linear rack reader and ninety-six pins that allow a frozen or thawed sample tube to be raised when a rack is scanned according to a picklist.

From Ziath Ltd 9 Mar 2022

New technique generates high resolution 3D images of lung disease in free-breathing mice

In a first for X-ray imaging, researchers in Sweden generated high resolution, three-dimensional images of the lungs of free-breathing mice, without using mechanical ventilation.

9 Mar 2022

New antimicrobial technology for air filters can kill bacteria, fungi and viruses in seconds

Researchers at the University of Birmingham working in partnership with firms NitroPep Ltd and Pullman AC have developed new antimicrobial technology for air filters which can in seconds kill bacteria, fungi and viruses including SARS-CoV-2 - providing a potential solution to prevent the spread of airborne infections.

9 Mar 2022

Aerial images and computer program locate pools, water tanks to identify areas vulnerable to dengue

Brazilian researchers have developed a computer program that locates swimming pools and rooftop water tanks in aerial photographs with the aid of artificial intelligence to help identify areas vulnerable to infestation by Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that transmits dengue, zika, chikungunya and yellow fever.

9 Mar 2022

Device / Technology News

Efficient inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 on N95 masks by an antimicrobial coating

Modeling study assesses the effectiveness facemasks before and after COVID-19 vaccination

AI companion tells stories to aid memory recollection, boost confidence in people with dementia

At-home test for influenza is as accurate as rapid diagnostic testing in clinical settings

Researchers develop a system of synthetic biosensors to assess the response of cancer therapy

Interdisciplinary researchers team up on $15 million NSF grant to establish an institute in ‘imageomics’

Novel nanoparticles enable synergy of radiation and photodynamic therapies of deep tumor tissues

Low profile microplates optimise space utilisation

WVU researchers use machine learning and GIS to predict where COVID-19 testing will be most crucial

Accelerating tube picking & selection

New technique generates high resolution 3D images of lung disease in free-breathing mice

New antimicrobial technology for air filters can kill bacteria, fungi and viruses in seconds

Aerial images and computer program locate pools, water tanks to identify areas vulnerable to dengue

A predictive model for COVID-19 outcomes

Self-administered screening on a tablet device may improve the detection of at-risk patients

Utilizing UV direct irradiation to combat airborne pathogens such as SARS-CoV-2

Durable selenium nanoparticle fabrics with antiviral and antibacterial properties

AI-ECG algorithms can enhance detection and treatment of hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Body-worn cameras issued to traffic officers to reduce assault or abuse from angry road users

Digital pen may aid in earlier diagnosis of dementia

Unveiling Hidden Potential: Organoids for Disease Modeling in Neuroscience Research

How GLP‑1 Agonists Are Shaping the Future of Obesity Treatment With Dr Bryony Henderson

Flow chemistry, AI, and NMR: A next-gen approach to scalable API production

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