All Innovation News articles – Page 25
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NewsUltrathin nanotech promises to help tackle antibiotic resistance
Researchers have invented a nano-thin superbug-slaying material that could one day be integrated into wound dressings and implants to prevent or heal bacterial infections.
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NewsRapid acting oral vaccines are on the way
Researchers studying SARS-CoV-2 may have developed new methods to administer vaccines orally, which would be both easier to administer and more effective at combatting illnesses.
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NewsTetrazolium salt tech speeds up bacterial testing in food
Scientists have developed a technology that can rapidly and accurately determine the number of viable bacteria in food products electrochemically, using tetrazolium salt (MTT), a water-soluble molecule.
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NewsSelf-decontaminating fabric burns out viruses but is safe for skin
A new material that packs deadly heat for viruses on its outer surface while staying cool on the reverse side could transform the way we make and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
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NewsOptical device kills pathogens on surfaces
Researchers at Osaka University have created a new optical device that can be used to kill pathogens on surfaces while remaining safe for humans.
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NewsE coli bacteria engineered to generate electricity from wastewater
Scientists have reported a groundbreaking achievement in bioelectronics, advancing the capabilities of common E. coli bacteria to generate electricity.
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NewsAI method refines biome labeling for microbial community samples
Researchers have introduced Meta-Sorter, an AI-based method that leverages neural networks and transfer learning to significantly improve biome labeling for thousands of microbiome samples in the MGnify database.
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NewsNew at-home test for gingivitis protects oral health
Engineers at the University of Cincinnati have developed a new device that can warn consumers about early risks of tooth decay from diseases such as gingivitis and periodontitis.
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NewsMicroplate DX secures £2.5m to develop rapid diagnostic technology that confirms presence of bacteria
Microplate Dx has closed a £2.5M seed funding round to develop its point-of-care diagnostic platform which can guide a patient’s doctor to effective treatment by identifying effective antibiotics to use and which to avoid.
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News3D-printed ‘living material’ waffles could clean up contaminated water
Researchers have developed a new type of material, combining a seaweed-based polymer with engineered bacteria, that could offer a sustainable and eco-friendly solution to clean pollutants from water.
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NewsNew method enables efficient isolation of raccoon-borne food poisoning pathogen
Scientists have come up with a novel culture medium for efficient isolation of Escherichia albertii, a harmful enteropathogen found in raccoon droppings.
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NewsOptics and AI find viruses faster
Researchers have developed an automated version of the viral plaque assay, the gold-standard method for detecting and quantifying viruses.
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NewsNovel chemosensor-based method for rapid detection of bacterial toxin
Researchers have developed a convenient system for detecting bacterial lipopolysaccharide in minutes, paving the way for safer hospitals and pharmaceutical products.
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NewsResearch uncovers possible monoclonal antibody treatment for Lassa fever
New research potentially points to an effective treatment for Lassa fever, a dangerous, often fatal disease common to much of West Africa but considered a major threat to global health.
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NewsLignocellulose bio-refinery can co-utilize xylose and glucose in yeast
Scientists have developed a lignocellulose bio-refinery platform for value-added chemical overproduction in yeast.
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NewsCargo system inhibits E.coli biofilms with a fraction of the antibiotic dose
Scientists have designed a bacteria-targeted cargo system that is capable of inhibiting a quinolone resistant Escherichia coli biofilm using much lower levels of antibiotic. The researchers, from Koç University School of Medicine in collaboration with College of Science, Department of Chemistry, encapsulated the antibiotic ciprofloxacin into superparamagnetic iron oxide nanoparticles ...
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NewsResearchers on cusp of a new vaccine modality breakthrough
Researchers have succeeded in developing a new vaccine modality that is a stable particulate vaccine. The new vaccine modality is at proof-of-concept stage and in early development.
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NewsPocket-sized device for clinicians could spot infected wounds faster
An app-controlled device which uses heat signatures and bacterial fluorescence to identify infected wounds could help doctors and nurses catch and treat infections faster.
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NewsResearch team develop nano-sized force sensor and improve high-precision microscopy
In many cases, cells are very active in their movement and serve as power generators. The ability of cells to produce physical forces is one of the basic functions of the body. When running, for example, the forces generated in the cells cause the muscles to contract and the breath ...
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NewsBlood test could spot cause of childhood fever from molecular signatures
A simple blood test which may be able to rapidly diagnose the cause of a child’s illness could be ‘transformative’, say researchers.