How sneakers test gait for two genetic disorders

Statistical techniques and sneaker technology combine to detect the genetic disorders Fragile X and SHANK3 deletion syndrome in people's gait.

Megan Schumann-Rutgers • futurity
Oct. 25, 2021 ~6 min

‘DRUL’ saliva test tops nasal swabs for detecting COVID-19

The "DRUL" saliva test performs as well, if not better, than approved oral and nasal tests for COVID-19. It's also inexpensive and more comfortable.

Katherine Fenz-Rockefeller • futurity
Sept. 16, 2021 ~5 min


Many women missed preventive care during COVID-19

COVID-19 knocked many women, especially women from lower-income and higher-minority areas, off schedule for preventive care appointments such as mammograms.

U. Michigan • futurity
July 21, 2021 ~8 min

Unmet basic needs push cancer screenings aside

Women with unmet basic needs may not get Pap smears because they're focused on things like housing and food. A fix would save lives, say researchers.

Diane Duke Williams-WUSTL • futurity
April 23, 2021 ~7 min

Phone device flags COVID-19 in less than an hour

A new diagnostic tool that plugs into a phone can test for COVID-19 in 55 minutes or less, researchers report. It can be done almost anywhere, too.

Mike Williams-Rice • futurity
Feb. 26, 2021 ~5 min

Urine test accurately flags prostate cancer

A new urine test is extremely accurate at detecting aggressive prostate cancer. It could help avoid unecessary biopsies.

Ian Demsky-Michigan • futurity
Feb. 15, 2021 ~5 min

Repeat COVID-19 testing could save lives and money

To slow its spread, everyone in the US should be tested for COVID-19 on a regular, rotating basis, epidemiologists say.

Esther Robards-Forbes - UT Austin • futurity
Feb. 9, 2021 ~5 min

Gut-testing capsule indicates benefits to prebiotics

A bioluminescent capsule tests levels of bile salt hydrolase in the gut and its creators say its findings suggest the power of probiotics.

Eric Stann-Missouri • futurity
Feb. 5, 2021 ~6 min


Microneedle patch tests for antibodies without the ouch

A new microneedle patch is low cost and easy to use. But another feature may offer it's biggest advantage for some: It's almost completely pain-free.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
Jan. 25, 2021 ~8 min

COVID-19 spit tests work just as well as nose swabs

Saliva tests for COVID-19 are just as effective as nasal swabs and cost less, a pair of studies shows.

Fabienne Landry-McGill • futurity
Jan. 19, 2021 ~4 min

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