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Image: Confocal micrograph of immunohistochemically stained human glioblastoma (hGBM) cells (Photo courtesy of Olympus).

Cancer Detected by Dynamic Morphology Tracking on Aptamer-Grafted Surfaces

Cell motility is a phenomenon where cells move by protruding and contracting sections of the membrane that is a complex process performed through sophisticated balancing act between internal cytoskeleton structure and the cell membrane proteins.  More...
22 Dec 2015
Image: The birefringence pattern of a sample positive to Ebolavirus infection (Photo courtesy of Jijo Vallooran /ETH Zurich).

Diagnostic Method Created Based On Birefringence

A new diagnostic method has been created based on birefringence, which is the ability of substances to change the polarization state of light. With this method, doctors around the world could easily, rapidly, and reliably detect pathogenic microorganisms.   More...
20 Dec 2015
Image: Schematics of the reusable acoustic tweezers device (bottom) with a disposable microfluidic laboratory for cell manipulation and disease diagnosis (Photo courtesy of Penn State University).

Microfluidic Disposable Device Diagnoses Diseases Cheaply

The development of a reusable microfluidic device for sorting and manipulating cells and other micro/nano meter scale objects will make biomedical diagnosis of diseases cheaper and more convenient in regions where medical facilities are sparse or cost is prohibitive.  More...
16 Dec 2015
Image: Schematic illustration of the components of the parallel microfiltration system (Photo courtesy of University of California).

New Method Designed to Screen Cancer Cells

A screening method has been developed that utilizes viscoelastic characteristics to classify many more different types of cancer cells and that could ultimately lead to better treatments for a variety of other diseases.  More...
15 Dec 2015
Image: The new OcuCheck Biosensor can detect differences in vitamin C concentration in fluids that leak from the eye, where higher concentrations indicate a more severe injury, researchers report (Photo courtesy of L. Brian Stauffer and University of Illinois).

Portable Sensor Rapidly Determines Extent of Eye Injury

Researchers have demonstrated a proof-of-concept for a novel point-of-care device that can quickly and inexpensively determine whether an eye injury is mild or severe.  More...
14 Dec 2015
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Latest Generation Coagulation Monitor Boasts Built-in WI-FI Connectivity

A new coagulation monitor for professional use combines two critical assays—the activated partial thromboplastin time test and the prothrombin time test—in a single small, portable instrument.  More...
13 Dec 2015
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Automated PCR Platform Increases Productivity of Clinical Molecular Diagnostic Laboratories

An automated real-time PCR platform that has been certified for diagnostics use in Europe has demonstrated the potential to dramatically improve productivity and turnaround times in the clinical laboratory.  More...
09 Dec 2015
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