Diagnostics & precision medicine

Lab-on-chip assays, multiplexed biomarkers, and molecular tools for faster, more personalized testing.

Microarrays and Sequencing for SNP Profiling of Challenged Skeletal Remains

A comparison of 10 challenging skeletal samples shows why a high microarray call rate may not mean a dependable genetic profile.

2026-11-11

Microfluidic Immune Cell EV Profiling for TB Diagnosis and Treatment Monitoring

An eight-channel microfluidic chip detected a four-marker tuberculosis-linked vesicle signature in 10 microliters of plasma in 30 minutes.

2026-11-10

Single-Step Electrochemical Aptasensor for Melatonin Detection in Unprocessed Plasma

A McGill team’s electrochemical aptasensor detects melatonin in unprocessed plasma, with no extraction step or added reagents.

2026-11-10

Optical Chip Identifies Lung Cancer From Blood Without Genetic Sequencing

An optical chip read DNA chemical tags in blood samples, but its performance in early-stage lung cancer remains unknown.

2026-11-09

Patent Covers Smart Implantable Biosensor for Biomarker Monitoring

A Northeastern University patent describes an implantable sensor that detects biomarkers through changes in emitted light and transmits a signal.

2026-11-06

On-Site Cervical Cancer Screening in India Using Multiple Biomarkers in Swab Samples

AIIMS Bhopal researchers tested a prototype swab-based screening device that combines several cervical cancer biomarkers.

2026-11-05

Research Project: Urine Sensing

KIBaChip aims to speed urine infection testing by concentrating bacteria in a microfluidic chip for microscope and AI analysis.

2026-11-04

Integrated Microfluidic CRISPR Diagnostic Device for Rapid HPV Testing

Ccard combines swab processing and CRISPR detection on a microfluidic chip to test for HPV16 and HPV18 in about 30 minutes.

2026-10-29

Chembio Diagnostic Systems Awarded $5.7 Million to Advance DPP® Biothreat Panel

A $5.7 million, 20-month award will support Chembio’s development of a portable test for three serious biothreat pathogens.

2026-10-26

CRISPR-Scan: Cas13a Mismatch Tolerance Enables Multiplexed AML Indel Detection

A Cas13a assay detects diverse NPM1 insertions in AML, with a microfluidic chip and portable device supporting compact testing.

2026-10-21

AI-Enabled Biochip for Rapid Cancer and Disease Detection

AUC researchers report about 91% accuracy for serum samples with an AI-enabled biochip, which remains at the proof-of-concept stage.

2026-10-20

Electrochemical Biosensor Rapidly Detects Cerebrospinal Fluid Leaks

An enzyme-based electrochemical sensor detected a CSF leak marker in patient samples within 95 minutes.

2026-10-16