Category: Technology & Devices
First vitro spermatozoa created?
French scientists say they have succeeded in creating the world’s first lab-grown human sperm cells in what experts say could be a leap forward in tackling male sterility. The Kallistem laboratory in the eastern French city of Lyon announced they […]
In forensics, ‘microbiome’ may be the new ‘fingerprint’
A person’s gut bacteria and the colony of microbes that live in the body and on the skin may serve as a unique identifier, much like a fingerprint, researchers said Monday. The study led by Harvard University is the first […]
A smartphone app that detects parasites in blood
Prick a finger and have the blood checked for parasites — by smartphone? Scientists are turning those ubiquitous phones into microscopes and other medical tools that could help fight diseases in remote parts of the world. In the newest work, […]
An app that prevents you from slouching
Without a good posture, many of the daily tasks you perform during the course of the day can cause immediate or chronic health problems. Now, a new app, called the Posture.io hack, will keep office workers from slouching and will […]
Changing all blood types to O possible?
Blood types differ because of an extra sugar molecule bound to the surface of blood cells. People who are type A have one kind, B another and AB both. Blood type O people have neither. That is the reason why people with […]
Genetic testing in workplace may become reality in the future
Your employer may one day help determine if your genes are why your jeans have become too snug. Big companies are considering blending genetic testing with coaching on nutrition and exercise to help workers lose weight and improve their health […]
One Drop platform transforms way people manage diabetes
Informed Data Systems Inc has announced the launch of One Drop, available immediately for free download in the Apple iOS App Store on iTunes. One Drop harnesses the power of mobile computing and data science to empower people with diabetes […]
With ViewFinder, no more poking to locate vein
Scared of needles? A Memphis-based company Christie Medical Holdings, has designed a device that can locate veins inside a person’s arm using harmless near-infrared light. VeinViewer is a vein finder that uses infrared light to look under the skin and […]
Breath test can detect breast cancer
Scientists at Menssana Research, collaborating with universities such as Imperial College in London, say they have overcome the technical problems of detecting breast cancer. Doctors have known since the Middle Ages that the aroma of breath can be a clue […]
A smartphone app that detects cancer
A new application that can potentially detect cancer has been created. Known as D3, the add-on is designed to be used by medical experts, not the general public, and so far appears as accurate as more involved and costly tests […]
