UCLA research could lead to a simple saliva test capable of diagnosing—at an early stage—diabetes and cancer, and perhaps neurological disorders and autoimmune diseases.
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 29, 2014
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(PhysOrg.com) -- A portable instrument manufactured by Nanosphere Inc. and recently approved by the FDA, can detect genetic variations in blood that alter the effectiveness of some drugs.
During an oral examination, those who tend to perceive the situation as a challenge rather than a threat are less stressed and perform better.
Education
Mar 9, 2023
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Single-use diagnostic tests often aren't practical for health professionals or patients in resource-limited areas, where cost and waste disposal are big concerns. So, researchers reporting in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces ...
Biochemistry
Sep 29, 2021
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Pandemic protocols and procedures are rapidly evolving as we learn more about getting the spread of COVID-19 under control. One new tool to help us track those infected with COVID-19 may be COVID-sniffing dogs. Dr. David ...
Veterinary medicine
Feb 5, 2021
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Researchers at King's College London have discovered a new method of forensic analysis which could more accurately predict the age of criminal suspects based on samples of blood and saliva found at crime scenes.
Analytical Chemistry
Mar 21, 2017
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Wearable E-skin that can measure heart rate and blood pressure, and paper diagnostic machines the size of a credit card that can give instant readings on blood and saliva samples are two new bio-sensing technologies presented ...
Engineering
May 12, 2015
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Paper-based kits for diagnosing disease from saliva samples will become more versatile and effective thanks to a technical development by researchers from the A*STAR Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology. Their innovation ...
Analytical Chemistry
Apr 30, 2015
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For people who work with textiles to create art, whether it's knitting, quilt making or needlework, it is likely no surprise that the activities aid in relaxation and improve mood. Ann Collier, assistant processor of psychological ...
Social Sciences
Mar 9, 2015
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Spit. Drool. Dribble. Saliva is not normally a topic of polite conversation, but it may be the key to explaining the age and sex bias exhibited by influenza and other diseases, according to a new study. Published in ACS' ...
Biochemistry
Jun 12, 2013
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