Tag: university
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Process Tests Thousands of Covid-19 Samples at Once
A new technology makes possible simultaneous analysis of diagnostic specimens from thousands of individuals revealing the presence of SARS-CoV-2 coronaviruses.
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Stimulation Device Shown to Reduce Tinnitus Symptoms
Results from a clinical trial show a device that sends audio and electrical signals to the ears and tongue reduces tinnitus symptoms for as long as one year.
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Microbiome Therapies Company Unveils, Raises $50M
A new enterprise is underway developing therapeutics targeting bacterial communities in the body, to treat metabolic disorders and cancer.
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Engineered Heart Tissue Mechanisms Probed
A research institute is partnering with a company creating heart tissue patches from stem cells to better understand the details of how the patch works.
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Wireless Sensor Detects Multiple Covid-19 Indicators
Biomedical engineers designed a lab-on-a-chip sensor that quickly detects SARS-CoV-2 viruses in saliva or blood, as well as antibodies and indicators of disease severity.
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Group Advancing Electronic Spinal Cord Injury Therapies
A consortium of academic and industry labs is integrating electronic sensors and neural stimulation therapies into an early treatment protocol for spinal cord injuries.
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Study Testing Wearables Data for Covid-19 Clues
A biomedical engineering lab and analytics company are testing the feasibility of algorithms to find early signs of Covid-19 symptoms from smart watch users.
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Start-Up Developing Thin Films for Vaccine Delivery
A new enterprise is creating thin films for vaccines, including Covid-19, to make possible their mass production and distribution at room temperatures.
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App Tracks Public Mask Wearing for Covid-19 Evidence
A mobile app is now available for individuals to count — NOT report — people wearing face masks, as an indicator of Covid-19 community infection spread.
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Dexcom, UVirginia Partner on Diabetes Technology
Dexcom Inc., a maker of glucose monitoring systems, and University of Virginia are collaborating on extending the company’s current technologies to cover more types of diabetes