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New CRISPR tool can detect tiny amounts of viruses
An adaptation of the popular genome editor, SHERLOCK may solve cases other diagnostics can’t crack
Graphene helps stem cells to differentiate
Stem cells can be turned into Schwann-like cells by growing them on printed, multi-layer graphene circuits and treating them with electricity
Nanopores map small changes in DNA for early cancer detection
Researchers design a high-resolution method to detect, count, and map tiny additions to DNA, which can be a early-warning sign of cancer
Fluid-filled “biobag” allows premature lambs to develop outside the womb
Lambs delivered prematurely are kept afloat—literally—in a sealed, fluid-filled “biobag” that mimics what mom would provide
This contact lens could someday detect signs of disease
Transparent biosensors in contact lenses could soon help track our health
Confined liquid crystals could make handy sensors
Lyotropic chromonic liquid crystals exhibit unexpected characteristics that could be harnessed for use in sensors
Microfluidic chip can detect HIV and MRSA
Device costs just $10 and works in just 30 minutes
New metamaterials sound amazing
A new acoustic metamaterial can bend, shape and focus sound waves as they pass through it, potentially transforming medical imaging and personal audio