Traditionally, most nucleic acid amplification-based molecular diagnostic tests are done in centralized settings. In recent years, point-of-care (POC) tests have been commercialized for use in…
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Back in 2003, the discovery of a strange mummy sparked a debate about its origins. Could it be that the mummy was the remains of…
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Neuropathic pain has much in common with chronic pain that may occur in several bodily areas. This may also include the responsible genes. There are…
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Electricity markets need to keep the balance between energy generation and energy consumption. Utility companies increasingly have to deal with peak demands in constrained networks,…
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South Africa has recently been rated as one of the countries with the highest hypertension prevalence rates, with alcohol abuse being one of the most…
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Microfluidic fuel cells (MFC) have been studied extensively since the last decade. Compare with conventional fuel cells, particularly Proton Exchange Membrane Fuel Cells (PEMFC) and…
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Chemical sensors have gained increasing attraction for applications in environmental monitoring, industrial process monitoring, medical diagnostics, national defense, and public security. Among a variety of…
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Ireland has a system to grade the energy efficiency of residential buildings, called a Building Energy Rating (BER). A BER is a standardized assessment of…
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Nowadays, the wearable tech scene is booming all over the world. These have been very well received in the sports, healthcare, and entertainment industries. People…
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When Robert Hooke first discovered cells in a sliver of cork, one would have barely imagined that this microscopic entity is a room to…
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Streptomyces species are bacteria growing in the soil These bacteria are among the most abundant organisms in soil. They are heterotrophic, i.e., they decompose the…
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