Health
Detecting single molecules and diagnosing diseases with a smartphone – Science Daily
Researchers show that the light emitted by a single molecule can be detected with a low-cost optical setup. Their prototype could facilitate medical diagnostics….
Biomarkers play a central role in the diagnosis of disease and assessment of its course. Among the markers now in use are genes, proteins, hormones, lipids and other classes of molecules. Biomarkers can be found in the blood, in cerebrospinal fluid, urine and various types of tissues, but most of them have one thing in common: They occur in extremely low concentrations, and are therefore technically challenging to detect and quantify.Many detection procedures use molecular probes, such as antibodies…
-
Noosa News20 hours agoWest Coast Eagles draftee Josh Lindsay wants to carry on Troy Selwood’s legacy
-
General21 hours agoLabor to squeeze public service, sparking warnings of job losses
-
General23 hours agoSister Kate’s site to become home to Perth’s first Aboriginal aged care facility
-
General6 hours agoGrieving parents of 4yo boy who drowned in Officer suing Melbourne Water, Cardinia council