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Automatic Blood Smear Preparation for Reliable Malaria Diagnosis

Researchers at Cambridge and Bath universities in the UK, along with colleagues at the Ifakara Health Institute in Tanzania, have created two devices, called autohaem, that assist in creating blood smears, a common technique for diagnosing malaria. A.....»»

Category: biomedSource:  medgadgetJan 22nd, 2022

This top-rated Anker portable power station is discounted to $199

If you want reliable and high-capacity storage, this deal on Anker's portable power station will let you snag one for just $199......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 17th, 2024

Stiffness and viscosity of cells found to differ in cancer and other diseases

During illness, the stiffness or viscosity of cells can change. Tom Evers demonstrated this by measuring such properties of human immune cells for the first time. "The stiffness of certain cells could be a way to make a diagnosis," Evers said......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

Research identifies mechanism behind drug resistance in malaria parasite

Collaborating researchers have discovered a link between malaria parasites' ability to develop resistance to antimalarial drugs—specifically artemisinin (ART)—through a cellular process called transfer ribonucleic acid (tRNA) modification. tRNA m.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 16th, 2024

“Fire and blood” come to Westeros in new House of the Dragon S2 trailer

"The enemy without may be fought with swords. The enemy within is more insidious." House of the Dragon returns to HBO Max for an action-packed second season next month. The second season of House of the Dragon premieres in about a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 15th, 2024

Study discovers distinct population of "troublemaker" platelet cells appear with aging

As people age, they become more prone to blood clotting diseases, when blood cells called platelets clump together when they don't need to and can cause major issues such as strokes and cardiovascular disease. For decades, scientists have studied why.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

Logic Pro now lets you record a fully AI-built band across iPad and Mac

Last week at its iPad event, Apple demoed the future of Logic Pro when it previewed Logic Pro 2 for iPad. The new update leans heavily into AI-driven features, including powerful automatic stem-splitting and the ability to record a fully AI-built ban.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

These Artificial Blood Platelets Could One Day Save Lives

Platelets help blood clot, but they have a short shelf life. With blood in short supply, synthetic platelets could help meet demand......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

Get this Awesome Deal on Blink’s 4th Gen Cam with $120 Off!

This offer packs three cameras into one bundle. The post Get this Awesome Deal on Blink’s 4th Gen Cam with $120 Off! appeared first on Phandroid. For buyers after a reliable home surveillance and security solution, Blink’s wide.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsMay 11th, 2024

This Apple Watch X concept is absolutely absurd

What will the Apple Watch X look like? One new concept imagines it with a FaceTime camera, a blood pressure sensor, and more......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

NHTSA probes 6,813 Fisker Ocean crossovers for unexpected automatic emergency braking activation

U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating Fisker Inc. after reports of unexpected activation of its automatic emergency braking systems......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Editorial: Pedestrian safety measures should go beyond automatic emergency braking

The industry has five years to comply with NHTSA's latest automatic emergency braking rule, but we hope for advancements far sooner......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

New DNA origami technique promises advances in medicine

A new technique in building DNA structures at a microscopic level has the potential to advance drug delivery and disease diagnosis, a study suggests......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

New fluidic system advances development of artificial blood vessels and biomedicine applications

Nature consistently inspires engineering applications. Recently, a group of researchers from the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) drew new inspiration from the vascular network and developed a new type of fluidic system nam.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Robot dogs armed with AI-aimed rifles undergo US Marines Special Ops evaluation

Quadrupeds being reviewed have automatic targeting systems but require human oversight to fire. Enlarge / A still image of a robotic quadruped armed with a remote weapons system, captured from a video provided by Onyx Industries......»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 9th, 2024

Robot dogs armed with AI-targeting rifles undergo US Marines Special Ops evaluation

Quadrupeds being reviewed have automatic targeting systems but require human oversight to fire. Enlarge / A still image of a robotic quadruped armed with a remote weapons system, captured from a video provided by Onyx Industries......»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Scientists find ancient, endangered lamprey fish in Queensland, 1400 km north of its previous known range

The Australian brook lamprey (Mordacia praecox) is part of a group of primitive jawless fish. It's up to 15 cm long, with rows of sharp teeth. Surprisingly, it doesn't use these teeth to suck blood like most lamprey species—it's non-parasitic......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Shaping up how red blood cell deformability is assessed—researchers develop new approach

Red blood cells (RBCs) transport oxygen throughout the body and are able to pass through a complex of narrow capillaries due to their ability to deform. "The deformability of RBCs is an important indicator of their health and functionality, and chang.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 8th, 2024

Researchers develop a nanoparticle that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier

Researchers at Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine have developed a nanoparticle that can penetrate the blood-brain barrier. Their goal is to kill primary breast cancer tumors and brain metastase.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

iPhone 17 rumors: Redesign with smaller Dynamic Island, new ‘Slim’ model, more

Apple has big changes in store for next year’s iPhone 17 lineup, according to a new report from reliable Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu. In an investor note seen by 9to5Mac, Pu says that the iPhone 17 models will feature a refresh.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 6th, 2024

Making sure ESA"s cloud and aerosol satellite is aerosol-free

A few weeks ago, a team of engineers carefully extracted ESA's EarthCARE satellite from its protective transport container, initiating a meticulous process of inspection, testing and preparation for its liftoff later this month from the Vandenberg la.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024