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Skins swabs can test for Covid-19, research finds
Skin swabs are "surprisingly effective" at identifying Covid-19 infection, according to new research from the University of Surrey.
Joseph Shavit
Jul 22, 2022


Smartphone, M.D.: Turning your smartphone into a COVID-19 / flu detection system
A new cell phone app and lab kit have transformed a smartphone into a COVID-19 / flu detection system.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 29, 2022


Wearable air sampler clip can monitor personal exposure to COVID-19
COVID-19 is primarily transmitted through the inhalation of virus-laden aerosols and respiratory droplets that infected individuals expel.
Joseph Shavit
Jan 12, 2022


Sugar-coated COVID-19 test strip takes advantage of coronavirus’ sweet tooth
Even those tracking each new discovery about the coronavirus and its variants may not be aware of the virus’ sugar cravings.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 17, 2021


Can butterfly wings help detect COVID-19 faster?
The researchers were inspired by how light is concentrated in butterfly wings and have discovered a new way to concentrate light on a chip.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 6, 2021


Face masks that can diagnose COVID-19
Wearable biosensors enable rapid, accurate detection of SARS-CoV-2 and many other pathogens and toxins
Joseph Shavit
Jun 30, 2021


COVID-19 testing method gives results within one second
Superfast, portable COVID-19 testing method detects the virus much faster than currently available methods
Joseph Shavit
May 18, 2021


Danish bar offers Covid-19 tests and a beer while you wait to enter
A bar in Copenhagen has started offering customers a Covid-19 test and a beer while they wait for the result to help get business moving
Joseph Shavit
Apr 26, 2021


14-Year-Old Wins $25,000 for Developing Antiviral Drug That May Combat COVID-19
A Texas teenager was awarded tens of thousands of dollars for developing a potential cure for COVID-19.
Joseph Shavit
Oct 17, 2020


A new blood test may predict which hospitalized COVID-19 patients are at risk for severe illness
“As you’re fighting an infection, the body is trying to find an even keel” between the two. “If it’s too turned up, that’s bad,”
Joseph Shavit
Oct 16, 2020


Oxford scientists develop 5-minute COVID-19 antigen test
The university said it hoped to start product development of the testing device in early 2021 and have an approved device available
Joseph Shavit
Oct 15, 2020
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