‘Bubbler’ breathalyzer could improve SARS-CoV-2 testing

Researchers have developed a unique method for detecting SARS-CoV-2 in breath samples using viral RNA detection. They call the breathalyzer "the Bubbler."

Corrie Pikul-Brown • futurity
Dec. 15, 2021 ~7 min

At-home COVID-19 spit tests capture oral microbiome snapshot

COVID-19 spit tests that contain the right preservative can also help the study of microscopic organisms in the mouth. That could lead to new treatments.

Patti Verbanas-Rutgers • futurity
Nov. 29, 2021 ~4 min


New method flags false positives in COVID-19 test results

A new procedure that targets false-positive COVID-19 test results could prevent unneeded quarantines and repeated testing, researchers say.

Eric Maze-Missouri • futurity
Nov. 17, 2021 ~4 min

New method flags false positives in COVID-19 test results

A new procedure that targets false-positive COVID-19 results could prevent unneeded quarantines and repeated testing, researchers say.

Eric Maze-Missouri • futurity
Nov. 17, 2021 ~4 min

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

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