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Nanorobotic “Hand” Can Grab Viruses for Diagnostics and Block Cell Entry
A tiny, four-fingered “hand” folded from a single piece of DNA can pick up the virus that causes COVID-19 for highly sensitive rapid detection and can even block viral particles from entering cells to infect them.
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AI Identifies New Cases of Long COVID From Patient Health Records
A new AI tool could identify more people suffering from long COVID from their health records, potentially transforming the diagnostic process.
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Nasal Swab Diagnostic Accurately Predicts the Severity of COVID-19 Infections
A study from Emory University reveals that autoantibodies found in the nasal cavity can help predict and improve COVID-19 recovery. The research indicates that these antibodies regulate inflammation and enhance antiviral immunity.
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AI Provides Same-Day Assessments of Antimicrobial Resistance for Patients in Intensive Care
A study by King's College London and Guy's and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust reveals how AI can quickly assess antimicrobial resistance in ICU patients. This machine learning approach provides same-day diagnostics.
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Researchers Use AI To Detect Antibiotic Resistance in Bacteria
Researchers have developed an AI model, “EUCAST-GPT-expert,” using GPT-4 to analyze antibiotic resistance through the Kirby-Bauer disk diffusion test. While the AI tool aids in identifying resistance, it is not as accurate as human experts.
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COVID Infections Trigger Virus-Induced Inflammation During Pregnancy
A new study shows that mild SARS-CoV-2 infections during pregnancy can trigger immune responses that cause inflammation in a developing fetus.
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Rapid Detection of Infectious Diseases Using Origami Sensors
Researchers developed innovative origami-paper sensors for detecting infectious disease biomarkers in wastewater. This low-cost, user-friendly method allows for rapid results via mobile phone cameras.
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Global Study Forecasts 39 Million Deaths Due to Antimicrobial Resistance by 2050
A GRAM Project study forecasts a sharp rise in deaths from antimicrobial resistance, predicting over 39 million lives lost by 2050 without action. Annual deaths could rise significantly, highlighting the urgent need for improved interventions.
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Method Produces Pharmaceutical Ingredients From Billions of Newly Combined Molecules
Researchers have found a way to produce and test huge collections of molecules, known as DNA-encoded chemical libraries (DEL), using magnetic particles. The technology of DEL promises to find new active pharmaceutical ingredients.
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Synthetic “Alien” DNA Provides Opportunities for Disease Diagnostics and Treatment
Technology Networks spoke to Dr. Steven Benner to learn more about what synthetic "alien" DNA can tell us about life on other planets and how this technology could be harnessed to improve disease diagnostics and treatment.
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