BIOMARKER DETECTION

Apr 09 2025HEALTH

TB Detection: The Light at the End of the Tunnel

TB, or tuberculosis, is a serious bacterial infection that spreads easily and is a major global health problem. It is a leading cause of death. The usual ways to spot TB have big problems. They are often complicated, expensive, and not very good at picking up the disease early. This is where electrochemiluminescence, or ECL, comes in. ECL is a fancy way of turning el...

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Apr 06 2025SCIENCE

Body's Messengers: The Future of Health Tracking

The human body is a complex machine. It produces various substances that can reveal a lot about our health. These substances are known as biomarkers. They are present in body fluids like blood, sweat, and urine. Doctors often use these biomarkers to check our health. However, the methods used to detect them can be complicated and not always easy to use. This is where...

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Mar 04 2025SCIENCE

Nanotech's Big Role in Fighting Parkinson's

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a tough condition to tackle. It's mainly caused by a protein called α-Synuclein (α-Syn) and its harmful clumps. These clumps are like troublemakers in the brain, causing issues that lead to PD. So, spotting these clumps early could be a game-changer for diagnosing and treating PD. Nanomaterials are tiny particles that have some am...

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Feb 04 2025HEALTH

Unlocking Alzheimer's Secrets: The Power of Tiny Tech

Alzheimer's disease is a tough opponent in the world of neurodegenerative disorders. Early detection is crucial. Scientists have been trying to figure out the best ways to identify this disease early. They've decided to focus on two key biomarkers Aβ42 and Aβ40. These biomarkers are tiny clues that indicate the presence of Alzheimer's. The challenge has been to me...

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