Biotechnology
A CRISPR-based test developed at MIT and the Broad Institute can detect nearly as many cases as the standard COVID-19 diagnostic
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Researchers have developed a fully automated microchip electrophoresis analyzer that, when incorporated into a planetary rover, could someday detect organic biosignatures in extraterrestrial soil
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Color-changing array of silk microneedles could help stem outbreaks and avoid food waste
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Designing diamond lattices and other crystals from microscopic building blocks
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The need for energy is projected to increase, and algae could help meet that demand
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The ability to accurately discard low potential lines at these early stages may reduce spending on costly yield testing
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A team of researchers based in Hong Kong have devised a system to track asymptomatic individuals through the use of anonymous transit smart cards and terminals
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Material could be used in smart textiles, medical devices, and more
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The materials developed at the University of Bayreuth prevent colonization by bacteria and fungi, while proactively assisting in the regeneration of human tissue
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In addition to being uncomfortable, the current gold standard for COVID-19 testing requires RT-PCR, a time consuming laboratory procedure
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