blood

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.