Scientists wanted to know if molecular tests are not only a quick but also an accurate method for diagnosing tuberculosis.
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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.
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.
How do bed bugs affect landlords and tenants?
Scientists developed a mathematical model to estimate the financial impact of bed bug disclosure policies on landlords over time.
What is the connection between Zika virus and microcephaly?
Scientists gathered information on every birth in Brazil since the beginning of the Zika outbreak to search for a connection between the virus and microcephaly.