Category: Technology & Devices
Blood test may detect early lung cancer – study
A test that analyses free-floating DNA in the blood may be able to detect early-stage lung cancer, a preliminary report from the ongoing Circulating Cell-Free Genome Atlas (CCGA) study suggests. The findings, from one of the first studies to explore […]
New test for peanut allergy more accurate, safer than current tests
Scientists from Britain’s Medical Research Council (MRC) have developed a new laboratory test to safely diagnose peanut allergy, offering a better way to monitor a significant food hazard. The test has 98 per cent specificity and, unlike current options, it does not run the risk of false-positives or cause […]
Gates joins malaria fight; backs gene-altering technologies
Philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder and Bill Gates is joining the fight against malaria by backing up gene-editing technologies that alter mosquitoes’ DNA. He said the technologies could prove critical in the fight against malaria, Bill Gates and ethical concerns should […]
Evonik opens research hub in Singapore; intensifies regenerative medicine research
German specialty chemicals company, Evonik has opened its first research hub for resource efficiency topics in Singapore, internationalising its research in the areas of functional surfaces and additive manufacturing. With the Biopolis-located research hub, Evonik is also expanding its collaboration with […]
Researchers developing new technologies to assist people with limb loss
It is a known fact that when you reach your hand out to grab an object, your brain signals certain muscles to move. Nerves for those muscles then send a message back to the brain about the movement. You don’t […]
A non-invasive blood test that can detect eight types of cancer
Scientists have developed CancerSEEK, a non-invasive blood test. The test can detect eight types of cancer long before any symptoms of the disease arise. The test can check for cancer of the ovary, liver, stomach, pancreas, oesophagus, colon, lung and […]
Scientists develop new lightweight brain scanner that can be worn as a helmet
British scientists have created a groundbreaking lightweight and highly sensitive brain imaging device that can be worn as a helmet. This device enables patients to stretch, nod and even drink tea or play table tennis while their brain activity was […]
Bolivian women weave metal device as patches for holes in hearts
Doctors have observed a team of women in Bolivia who use indigenous Aymara weaving patterns to make devices that can become patches for holes in the heart – a first in the country. The device is woven from a nickel-titanium […]
One step forward towards a universal blood test for cancer
A team at Johns Hopkins University has trialled a method that detects eight common forms of cancer. Their vision is an annual test designed to catch cancer early and save lives. UK experts said it was “enormously exciting”. Tumours release […]
Review for best hearing aids
The best hearing aid delivers pristine sound quality in a subtle design while being comfortable enough for all-day use. We spoke with audiologists and tested nine products for appearance, sound quality, and the ability to filter different frequencies. In the […]
