Biotechnology

Researchers' device tracks biomarkers in sweat, may indicate flare-ups

A new study shows we know little about compounds in marijuana, and names don't mean much

A multisite clinical trial provides the first evidence that both devices are comparable for accurate detection of COVID-19 infection

Scientists have developed a new tool that adapts machine learning algorithms to the needs of synthetic biology to guide development systematically

A CRISPR-based test developed at MIT and the Broad Institute can detect nearly as many cases as the standard COVID-19 diagnostic

Researchers have developed a fully automated microchip electrophoresis analyzer that, when incorporated into a planetary rover, could someday detect organic biosignatures in extraterrestrial soil

Color-changing array of silk microneedles could help stem outbreaks and avoid food waste

Designing diamond lattices and other crystals from microscopic building blocks

The need for energy is projected to increase, and algae could help meet that demand

The ability to accurately discard low potential lines at these early stages may reduce spending on costly yield testing