Stamp-sized microchip that imitates the human brain could speed up treatments for Alzheimer's
A human brain on a chip sounds like something from a science fiction film, a gadget powering its cyborg villain.
Oct 23, 2024
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Sound-based diagnostic system could deliver bedside blood test results in an hour
Go to the doctor to provide a blood sample, and you're typically faced with a needle and syringe, and hours or even days of waiting to get results back from a lab. CU Boulder researchers hope to change that with a new handheld, ...
Oct 16, 2024
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Neuroscientists uncover serotonin's role in resilience
The simple act of observing others cope with a traumatic experience can increase our capacity for resilience and prevent the pathological states that can result from it, notably depression. Neuroscientists at UNIL have demonstrated ...
Sep 5, 2024
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How mindset could affect the body's response to vaccination
In a recent study, researchers found that beliefs and assumptions people have about COVID-19 vaccines seemed to influence their vaccination experience—including side effects and, in some cases, immune response.
Aug 27, 2024
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New device monitors levels of inflammation-associated C-reactive protein in real time
As inflammation is the body's natural immune response to disease or infection, it increases blood flow in the body and helps the body's cells to defend themselves against viruses, infections or cell damage. Fast diagnostics ...
Aug 26, 2024
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Early disease detection in body fluids using photonic biosensors
Standard medical procedures are often time-consuming and generally do not take into account the individual characteristics of patients. This can have a negative impact on the success of treatment and impair quality of life.
Aug 2, 2024
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Researchers close in on new technology for objectively measuring pain
On a scale of one to ten, how much pain do you feel?
Jul 25, 2024
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Optimized diagnosis of neuroborreliosis using signaling protein as a biomarker
A newly defined threshold for the concentration of the cytokine CXCL13 may improve the diagnosis of neuroborreliosis. The clinical diagnosis of this disease, which is caused by infections from tick bites, is still difficult ...
Jul 10, 2024
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New urine-based test shows promise in making cervical cancer screening more accessible and less invasive
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers in women, with approximately 660,000 new cases and 350,000 deaths worldwide in 2022 alone. Almost all cases are linked to high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) infections. ...
Jul 8, 2024
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Rapid drug test to provide patients with better care
Teams at two of Melbourne's leading research and medical institutes are developing high-tech solutions to rapidly test for drugs and better treat patients presenting to hospital.
Jul 5, 2024
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