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Phone-Linked Diagnostic Sensor Designed for Covid-19

A university engineering lab is creating a small reusable device connected to a smartphone that detects SARS-CoV-2 viruses in a drop of saliva. . . . → Read More: Phone-Linked Diagnostic Sensor Designed for Covid-19

Univ Building Single Covid-19 Diagnostic, Antibody Test

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A university bio-engineering lab is developing a single point-of-care test that detects both Covid-19 viruses in nasal swabs and antibodies in blood samples. . . . → Read More: Univ Building Single Covid-19 Diagnostic, Antibody Test

Fast, Simple Covid-19 Antibody Test Being Developed

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An engineering lab is creating an easy-to-use test of immune-system antibodies to the SARS-Cov-2 virus responsible for Covid-19 infections. . . . → Read More: Fast, Simple Covid-19 Antibody Test Being Developed

Univ. Lab Developing Self-Sanitizing Face Mask

Hun Park and Haiyue Huang

A materials science team is creating a face mask that kills infectious virus particles, such as those spreading Covid-19, as well as blocks respiratory droplets. . . . → Read More: Univ. Lab Developing Self-Sanitizing Face Mask

A.I.-Enabled Insole Captures, Measures Step Info

Damiano Zanotto

An engineering lab developed an electronic shoe insole that gathers data for analysis with artificial intelligence to accurately measure a person’s gait patterns. . . . → Read More: A.I.-Enabled Insole Captures, Measures Step Info

Infographic – China Closes R&D Funding Gap

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A new report from National Science Foundation shows China now ranks a close second to the U.S. in total research and development investments. . . . → Read More: Infographic – China Closes R&D Funding Gap

Infographic – China Top Country for Science Journal Papers

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China now leads all other countries in the sheer output of papers in peer-reviewed scientific journals, according to data from National Science Foundation. . . . → Read More: Infographic – China Top Country for Science Journal Papers

Small Biz Grants Fund Simpler Aneurysm Tests

Neurovascular Diagnostics founders

Two recent federal small business grants are supporting development of simple tests to screen for unruptured brain aneurysms in asymptomatic patients. . . . → Read More: Small Biz Grants Fund Simpler Aneurysm Tests

Smart Robotic Leg Prosthesis Being Developed

Kerry Finn and Tommaso Lenzi

A project is underway to develop a smarter and lighter-weight motorized leg prosthetic device that gives the wearer better balance and control. . . . → Read More: Smart Robotic Leg Prosthesis Being Developed

NSF Funds Blockchain Health Care Data System

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A new grant finances design of a lower-cost health care data network built with blockchain that promises to preserve patients’ security and privacy. . . . → Read More: NSF Funds Blockchain Health Care Data System