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Anti-viral face mask
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ISU researchers have developed a personal protective face mask designed to capture airborne viruses. The mask utilizes sticky entrainment rather than the small-hole entrapment of traditional masks, improving comfort, ease of use, and efficiency.
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The mask utilizes entrainment beds that are designed to allow the easy flow of...
Published: 9/30/2024
Category(s): Healthcare, Medical Devices
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An integrated sensing chip for attomolar label-free detection of amplified nucleic acids
Summary:
Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) is a nucleic acid amplification technique and has been widely used for detection of pathogens in many organisms. Current LAMP-based sensors usually require the LAMP products to be labeled in order for them to be detected.
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This new LAMP chip offers a new portable platform to detect...
Published: 7/2/2024
Category(s): Agriculture, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Sensors & Controls, Research Tools & Design Tools, Medical Devices, Veterinary Medicine, Life Sciences, Healthcare
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Wireless tissue dielectric spectroscopy with resonant sensors
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Iowa State University researchers have developed a sensor that allows for contact free monitoring of the stage of wound healing and wound moisture levels. This technology allows for the constant monitoring of wounds during the healing process so that redressing and moisturizing can be done as required for the best patient outcome.
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Published: 8/15/2022
Category(s): Healthcare, Veterinary Medicine, Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls
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Resonant sweat analysis sensor with wireless reader
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The innovative use of resonant sensors coupled with microfluidic channels enables the ability to measure sweat rate and conductivity, allowing additional information to be gathered such as electrolyte loss. A wireless reader gives access to this information without the need for onboard power and through PPE (no line-of-sight required).
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Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Healthcare, Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls, Research Tools & Design Tools
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Porcine Rotavirus B and C Monoclonal Antibodies
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The antibodies are likely to be the first ones recognizing the VP6 proteins in the marketplace.
Description:
Using molecular cloning and recombinant protein techniques, our inventors have produced several monoclonal antibodies against Porcine Rotavirus B and C. After screening tests and evaluation, monoclonal antibodies 10B1 and 11H3 were...
Published: 2/16/2022
Category(s): Life Sciences, Healthcare, Veterinary Medicine, Medical Devices, Research Tools & Design Tools
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Bone Healing Apparatus
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ISURF #5069 improves the end results for fractured long bones by utilizing 3D printing technology to produce individualized and high-tolerance bone rods. They are manufactured with FDA approved matertials. This technology allows increased control and rotation of long bone movement as compared to traditional methods of treatment, and yields...
Published: 2/16/2022
Category(s): Life Sciences, Healthcare, Veterinary Medicine, Medical Devices
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Integrated Dual-Modality Microfluidic Sensor for Biomarker Detection
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ISU researchers have developed a process that relates to microfluidic sensing that uses biomarkers to detect cancerous features in humans. The invention utilizes surface plasmon resonance (SPR) technology described in ISURF 4453 as well as electrochemical sensing to form a dual-modality sensor. The electrochemical component allows for high...
Published: 6/17/2022
Category(s): Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls, Engineering & Physical Sciences, Healthcare
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Versatile Low Field Portable Magnetic Field Generation System
Summary: ISU researchers have developed a new non-resonant NMR pulse generating circuit that improves the response of the applied oscillating magnetic field, reducing ringdown time and improving probe signal-to-noise ratio. The pulse generation circuit features high pulse rate for increased bandwidth and high amplitude for improved instrument signal...
Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Engineering & Physical Sciences, Imaging, Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls
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Smart Contact Lens for Intraocular Pressure Monitoring, Drug Release and Disease Biomarker Detection
Summary: Our contributors demonstrated a new type of contact lens for an optical monitoring of intraocular pressure (IOP) in real-time, drug delivery and disease biomarker detection.Description: Glaucoma is a leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide. Elevated Intraocular pressure (IOP) is the primary known risk factor for glaucoma nerve damage...
Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Healthcare, Medical Devices, Sensors & Controls, Veterinary Medicine
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Integrated selective capture, sequestration, fluidic isolation, electrical lysis and analysis of single cells
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ISU researchers have developed a microfluidic platform capable of selective single-cell capture, isolation, and rapid electrical lysis for analysis.
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Iowa State University researchers have developed a microfluidic device for selective single-cell capture at an array of wireless bipolar electrodes. Thus, selective cell isolation,...
Published: 2/11/2022
Category(s): Engineering & Physical Sciences, Imaging, Medical Devices
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