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Scientists turn an iPhone into a blood parasite detector
Posted in Science on 7th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
A team at UC Berkeley has adapted its iPhone microscope project to identify blood parasites in under three minutes.
Blood test 'boost' in ovarian cancer fight
Posted in Medicine on 5th May, 2015
by Alex Muller
Regular blood tests can detect 86% of ovarian cancers before the point at which women normally would be diagnosed, according to a trial that could lead to national screening.
We're Getting Closer to Creating a Universal Blood Supply
Posted in Science on 1st May, 2015
by Alex Muller
A newly developed enzyme could change type B blood into type O, what's known as a 'universal' blood type, allowing for a successful emergency transfusion.
New material for creating artificial blood vessels developed by Swiss scientists
Posted in Medicine on 30th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers have developed artificial blood vessels made from a special elastomer material with excellent mechanical properties.
HIV home test kit goes on sale in UK
Posted in Medicine on 27th Apr, 2015
by Alex Muller
The first legally approved HIV self-test kit that allows people to get a result in 15 minutes at home has gone on sale in England, Scotland and Wales.