Cut above for coronavirus testing
11 May 2020
Greg Blackman on the filters used in point of care devices for testing for Covid-19
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How super-resolution microscopy can reveal the coronavirus
11 May 2020
Having helped virologists understand their subject better, optical techniques are readying for their biggest test yet, finds Andy Extance
Scrutinising craze for UV Covid-19 disinfection
6 May 2020
With increased interest in using UV light to deactivate viruses, Robert Yeo, director at Pro-lite Technology, discusses the safety and effectiveness of UVC devices
Left to right: Dr Weber, Dr Neugebauer, Dr Popp
Coronavirus shines a light on potential of optical techniques
6 May 2020
Dr Karina Weber, Dr Ute Neugebauer, and Dr Juergen Popp, of Leibniz Institute of Photonic Technology (Leibniz-IPHT) Jena, spoke to Electro Optics about the advantages of optical methods in tackling global health challenges, and what we can learn from the Covid-19 crisis to advance clinical translation
EU-funded nanophotonic ‘saliva test’ to detect coronavirus within minutes
7 April 2020
European scientists are developing a laser sensor that detects coronavirus at the earliest point of infection from a saliva or nasal swab within minutes
Laser/imaging tech shows how Covid-19 is spread by talking
6 April 2020
Microdoplets released in conversation can drift through the air and contribute to spreading coronavirus, according to researchers from Toho University in Japan
HP and partners mobilise 3D printing against Covid-19
26 March 2020
HP and its partners are using their 3D printing teams, technology and experience to help deliver critical medical parts in the ongoing effort against Covid-19.
II-VI increases capacity to meet molecular diagnostic testing requirements
24 March 2020
Specifically, the firm is doing so for those that underpin the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing platforms of its customers
RNA fluorescence tech developed into coronavirus testing kits
23 March 2020
Researchers from Simon Fraser University in Canada will use its innovative imaging technology to develop coronavirus testing kits
UV light solutions deployed in fight against Covid-19
20 March 2020
The robots guide themselves around hospital rooms irradiating surfaces with UV light, which disinfects and kills viruses and bacteria.
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