diagnostics

Pop In Your Contact Lenses To Read Your Glucose Levels

Researchers in South Korea have developed smart contact lenses that can monitor glucose levels using tears.

Terahertz Microfluidics Enables Label-Free Detection

By generating terahertz waves in close proximity to a microfluidic channel, researchers in Japan have developed a device which could be used to detect cancer, diabetes and the flu.

AYOXXA Launches LUNARIS™ Protein Analysis System In Asia

Combining the advantages of a bead-based multiplexing approach, the reliability and scalability of plate-based formats and the simplicity of image-based analysis, the LUNARIS™ Protein Analysis System enables researchers to maximize their insights from precious biological samples.

Forging New Paths In Cancer Diagnostics

HistoIndex is partnering with the University of Malaya and Pathomics Health to roll out an integrative diagnostics platform for the holistic analysis of patient tumor biopsies.

WuXi AppTec & Mayo Clinic To Jointly Develop Diagnostics

The collaboration will focus on co-developing new diagnostic tests and offering existing ones to health care providers and patients in China.

Genetic Profiling Predicts Stomach Cancer Risk

Singapore scientists have analysed the genomes of nearly 3,000 patients to identify genomic signatures associated with higher risk of developing stomach cancer.

Analyzing Living Tissue With Mass Spectrometry

Scientists in South Korea have developed a mass spectrometry imaging system to analyze living biological samples at micrometer-level resolution.

Nanowire Device Detects Cancer Markers In Urine

Researchers in Japan have developed a nanowire device capable of detecting microscopic levels of molecular markers in urine that may be associated with cancer.

A Sticky Upgrade For Paper-Based Tests

Scientists have developed a method to test for metal ions in both liquid and solid samples using paper and adhesive tape.