Researchers at the University of Arizona have demonstrated that a smartphone paired with disposable paper chips can detect E.

(Nanowerk News) Every day, millions are at risk of falling ill due to undetected allergens or contaminants in their food. However, a groundbreaking solution may be on the horizon, as researchers ...

(Nanowerk Spotlight) Microfluidic paper-based analytical devices (µPADs) are a type of technology used for fluid analysis that leverage the properties of paper and microfluidic channels. The main ...

Schematic version of on-site wastewater analysis using the microfluidic strips (Credit: Yuwei Pan et al., Cell, 2024) Wastewater sampling has become a popular way over the years to keep track of the ...

Traditional methods for pathogen detection are often expensive and time-consuming and requires a well-equipped laboratory. Here we present a low-cost, deployable paper-based biosensor device for rapid ...

For example, bioanalysis can potentially contribute to the development of effective vaccines and drugs to treat diseases and help clinical researchers diagnose and treat people. 2 Due to its ...

Researchers have invented a technique that uses inexpensive paper to make "microfluidic" devices for rapid medical diagnostics and chemical analysis. To demonstrate the new concept, the researchers ...

From our June 15 Issue: The Confluence of Multiple Inflows Is Building Toward an Irresistible Outflow, Refreshing Research and Diagnostics Along the Way Multiple subdisciplines are feeding into ...

In this interview, we speak to France Hamber, CEO of Fluigent, about their microfluidics solutions and how they are allowing scientists to focus more on the science than the setup. After an ...