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Sphere Fluidics announces Cyto-Mine Chroma to accelerate and streamline workflows across expanded applications in biotherapeutic discovery and development

Cyto-Mine Chroma enhances single-cell analysis with advanced multiplexing and assay flexibility, optimizing functional screening workflows for researchers.

From Sphere Fluidics 1 Oct 2024

AI outperforms radiologists in brain tumor diagnosis

As artificial intelligence advances, its uses and capabilities in real-world applications continue to reach new heights that may even surpass human expertise. In the field of radiology, where a correct diagnosis is crucial to ensure proper patient care, large language models, such as ChatGPT, could improve accuracy or at least offer a good second opinion.

1 Oct 2024

New technique offers real-time glioblastoma monitoring

A new study shows the potential power of imaging paired with radiation to shape treatment for glioblastoma patients in real time.

1 Oct 2024

New ultrasound test detects 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women

An ultrasound test that detected 96% of ovarian cancers in postmenopausal women should replace current standard of care test in the UK according to a new study.

30 Sep 2024

New laser device offers hope for non-invasive stroke risk monitoring

Researchers have developed a laser-based device that can be placed on the head to non-invasively monitor changes in brain blood flow and volume.

30 Sep 2024

Smartphone-based AI systems track subtle facial, pupil signals to identify depression

It has been estimated that nearly 300 million people, or about 4% of the global population, are afflicted by some form of depression. But detecting it can be difficult, particularly when those affected don't (or won't) report negative feelings to friends, family or clinicians.

30 Sep 2024

SWIR fluorescence imaging enhances visualization of lymphatic vessels

The lymphatic system, the body's second largest circulatory network, plays a crucial role in maintaining fluid balance and immune function.

30 Sep 2024

New center established to bridge AI technology and healthcare applications

To advance artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) and the National Healthcare Group (NHG) are pioneering a new centre to bridge the gap between innovative AI technologies and their practical applications in medicine.

30 Sep 2024

AI-powered blood test promises early detection of ovarian cancer

A blood test that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect cancer-related genetic changes and protein biomarkers could help screen women for early signs of ovarian cancer, according to a study by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center in collaboration with several other institutions in the United States and Europe.

30 Sep 2024

New noninvasive device promises early stroke risk detection

A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC and California Institute of Technology (Caltech) have developed a potential new way to measure a person's stroke risk that is cost-effective and noninvasive, akin to a cardiac stress test.

30 Sep 2024

Innovative machine learning technique transforms MRI imaging efficiency

Using smartly trained neural networks, researchers at TU Graz have succeeded in generating precise real-time images of the beating heart from just a few MRI measurement data. Other MRI applications can also be accelerated using this procedure.

30 Sep 2024

Revolutionary hand-held scanner enhances 3D imaging for early disease diagnosis

A new hand-held scanner developed by UCL researchers can generate highly detailed 3D photoacoustic images in just seconds, paving the way for their use in a clinical setting for the first time and offering the potential for earlier disease diagnosis.

30 Sep 2024

New breath-based test for lower respiratory tract infections shows 100% sensitivity in critical care settings

Researchers have developed a breath-based in vitro assay that accurately detects lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) by measuring neutrophil elastase activity. This non-invasive test offers high diagnostic sensitivity and could revolutionize LRTI detection.

29 Sep 2024

Advancements in AI-driven sensors transform pain management

A review paper by scientists at the Indiana University Bloomington summarized recent engineering eﬀorts in developing various sensors and devices for addressing challenges in the personalized treatment of pain.

27 Sep 2024

Introducing the PIPETBOY GENIUS serological pipet controller with repeat dispense capability

Enhance your lab workflow with the PIPETBOY GENIUS, designed for reliable serological pipetting with adjustable speeds and a user-friendly interface.

From INTEGRA Biosciences 27 Sep 2024

TxGNN improves drug repurposing by predicting treatments for rare diseases with no approved therapies

A new model, TxGNN, revolutionizes zero-shot drug repurposing by predicting treatments for diseases with no known therapies, offering improved accuracy and trust via interpretable AI explanations.

27 Sep 2024

Computational study identifies spinal circuit that modulates stretch reflexes

How did the bodies of animals, including ours, become such fine-tuned movement machines? How vertebrates coordinate the eternal tug-o-war between involuntary reflexes and seamless voluntary movements is a mystery that Francisco Valero-Cuevas' Lab in USC Alfred E. Mann Department of Biomedical Engineering, set out to understand.

26 Sep 2024