Hantavirus exposure among wildlife farmers in Vietnam: A warning for Southeast Asia
Wildlife farming is common in Vietnam, where people breed and trade wild animals for pets, food and traditional medicine.
Aug 27, 2026
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Simple blood test on a chip could help diagnose lung cancer
Researchers at Tel Aviv University have developed a new method for diagnosing lung cancer: a simple, fast, low-cost blood test that does not require DNA sequencing. The method identifies a chemical fingerprint of cancer cells ...
Aug 10, 2026
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Missing metabolite may drive rare childhood brain disorder, new biosensor reveals
Scientists at Children's Medical Center Research Institute at UT Southwestern (CRI) have discovered why babies born with a rare inborn error of metabolism called GPT2 deficiency suffer from severe neurological impairment. ...
Jul 17, 2026
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MMR vaccines provide long-lasting protection against measles transmission
Sustained herd immunity against measles in Finland suggests the measles-mumps-rubella, or MMR, vaccine provides long-term protection against onward measles transmission, according to a new study conducted by researchers at ...
Jun 3, 2026
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Cancer care workforce gap could reach 100 million by 2050, report warns
A global report has warned of an impending shortage of nearly 100 million cancer care workers by 2050. The Lancet Oncology Commission warns that the shortfall, driven by rising cancer rates and workforce gaps, will place ...
Jun 1, 2026
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New biosensor detects active tuberculosis in 60 minutes using a fluorescent protein signal
A research team at IDM is leading the development of a sensor that paves the way for the rapid, selective and cost-effective detection of active tuberculosis. The device detects the presence of a protein secreted by Mycobacterium ...
Apr 26, 2026
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Biosensor works with blood samples to identify pancreatic cancer in early stages
Brazilian researchers have developed an electrochemical sensor that can detect pancreatic cancer in its early stages. The device identifies the biomarker molecule CA19-9, which is associated with the disease, at low concentrations ...
Apr 22, 2026
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Test strip with enhanced technology could make way for more accessible diagnosis
A research team led by La Trobe University has developed a single-use test strip that could ultimately change how diseases like cancer are diagnosed. The research used enzymes to boost an electrical signal to detect disease-indicative ...
Feb 3, 2026
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Saliva test detects heart failure biomarker for faster, noninvasive diagnosis
Australian scientists have developed a biosensor that can rapidly detect the heart failure biomarker S100A7 in saliva, offering a simple, noninvasive way to identify the disease. The breakthrough, published in Biosensors ...
Oct 29, 2025
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A step toward diagnosing the flu with your tongue
Flu season is fast approaching in the northern hemisphere. And a taste-based influenza test could someday have you swapping nasal swabs for chewing gum. A new molecular sensor has been designed to release a thyme flavor when ...
Oct 1, 2025
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