Scientists wanted to know how each bacterial species in our gut affects our health.
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How accurately can molecular tests diagnose TB in China?
Scientists wanted to know if molecular tests are not only a quick but also an accurate method for diagnosing tuberculosis.
How can we simulate a ‘lab-on-a-chip’?
Scientists created a virtual chip simulator before producing the chip physically to ease the manufacturing process.
Can we smell malaria?
Researchers wanted to see if changes in people’s odor due to malaria infection could identify malaria cases.
How can bacteria stop dengue?
Scientists wanted to know if they could use bacteria to reduce mosquitoes’ ability to transmit viruses.
Which chickens are better at fighting off a virus, and why?
Scientists compared the innate immune responses of different breeds of chicken to find out which breeds resist Newcastle disease and how they manage to.