Search results for point-of-care

Bio & Medicine Mar 4, 2024

Research team develops protein-based microcapsule for point-of-care diagnostics

Aptamers, the nucleic acid-based biosensors with the ability to bind specific proteins or small molecules, offer a way to identify target molecules without the complexity of analytical apparatuses. While being increasingly ...

Economics & Business Mar 4, 2024

Research shows government regulation of jobs hinders workers and consumers

Audiologists, auctioneers and crane operators have one thing in common: they can't legally do their jobs without licenses that create professional obstacles and hike prices, according to the West Virginia University Knee ...

Ecology Feb 29, 2024

New study: Deforestation exacerbates risk of malaria for most vulnerable children

Malaria kills more than 600,000 people each year worldwide, and two-thirds are children under age five in sub-Saharan Africa. Scientists have found a treatment that could prevent thousands of these deaths: trees.

Bio & Medicine Feb 26, 2024

Researchers hack a 3D printer to speed up fabrication of bioelectronics

The speed of innovation in bioelectronics and critical sensors gets a new boost with the unveiling of a simple, time-saving technique for the fast prototyping of devices.

Bio & Medicine Feb 16, 2024

Nanomaterial with potential to tackle multiple global challenges could be developed without risk to human health

A revolutionary nanomaterial with huge potential to tackle multiple global challenges could be developed further without acute risk to human health, research suggests. The study is published in the journal Nature Nanotechnology.

Bio & Medicine Feb 6, 2024

Nanomedicine advancement shows potential for personalized point-of-care therapeutics

Stefan Wilhelm, an associate professor in the Stephenson School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Oklahoma, and several students in his Biomedical Nano-Engineering Lab have recently published an article in the ...

Education Feb 5, 2024

How teachers make ethical judgments when using AI in the classroom

A teacher's gender and comfort with technology factor into whether artificial intelligence is adopted in the classroom, as shown in a new report from the USC Center for Generative AI and Society.

Polymers Feb 1, 2024

Innovative portable sensors for hydrogen peroxide detection

In a study published in the journal Microsystems & Nanoengineering, researchers from Northwestern Polytechnical University (NPU) have unveiled a breakthrough in the detection of hydrogen peroxide H2O2, a vital biomarker in ...

Education Feb 1, 2024

Boosting teacher well-being at the start of term helps combat attrition and burnout, research suggests

Supporting teacher well-being at the start of term is integral to sustaining their well-being long-term, according to UNSW research. Understanding how we can better support teacher well-being and how it changes over time ...

Cell & Microbiology Jan 26, 2024

Why surface materials matter in health care settings

Health care facilities serve as havens for patients seeking treatment for disease and injury. However, they can also be home to a hidden world of microbes, lurking in places and devices that lead to life-threatening infections.

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