All articles tagged with #real time monitoring
Scientists from UK universities have developed a novel method to insert and monitor quantum defects in diamonds with nanometer precision in real time, enabling advancements in quantum computing and secure communication networks, and paving the way for scalable quantum technologies.
The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago, supported by Mark Zuckerberg and Dr. Priscilla Chan, has published its first research on real-time inflammation monitoring using under-skin sensors. Conducted by Northwestern University researchers, the study, published in Science, involved diabetic rats and aims to provide continuous inflammation tracking, potentially allowing earlier intervention in inflammation-related diseases. The biohub, part of a $250 million initiative, collaborates with Illinois universities and focuses on inflammation research.
A bioengineer from George Mason University has developed a wearable ultrasound system that can provide real-time information on muscle tissues during exercise, helping to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal injuries. The device uses ultrasonic monitoring through a skin patch and can detect if a twinge or tweak during physical rehab is a muscular or skeletal injury. It offers insights into muscle function during dynamic physical activity, ensuring correct muscle activation during rehabilitation exercises and providing athletes with insights into their physical fitness and performance. The device is designed to be portable, miniaturized, and powered by batteries, making it convenient for patients.
Researchers have developed a portable gizmo the size of a microwave that can detect COVID-19 in the air of a room in real time. The device, described in Nature, uses an air sampler and a finely-tuned sensor to identify the virus, but it is currently loud and expensive. The prototype was 77% to 83% accurate in detecting COVID-19. The device could potentially be installed in air ducts to monitor entire floors or buildings. The same team is also working on a device to detect other pathogens like the flu and RSV.
Scientists from the University of Ottawa and the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Light have developed a novel photonics system that combines terahertz (THz) spectroscopy and real-time monitoring to investigate irreversible physical, chemical, and biological phenomena. The system allows for the observation of non-reversible electronic or lattice reconfigurations, notably occurring during phase transitions, and can trace vibrational resonances of molecules to study the enigmatic role of enzymes in chemical reactions. The researchers anticipate that this system will play a crucial role in revealing a new range of fast and non-reproducible processes, rendering THz spectroscopy an even more efficient characterization tool to make impactful discoveries in materials physics.
Scientists have studied the circadian clock and its responses to environmental cues in real-time for the first time using a tiny aquatic organism called a cyanobacterium. The team looked at the cyanobacterium's core oscillator, studying the ways its output acts as a signal for timekeeping. The research revealed several new insights, including the fact that enzymes known as kinases that mediate genetic expression are more closely related to the clock function than previously thought. This method of real-time monitoring can be used to better understand how our own internal circadian rhythms work and how their timekeeping has an effect on the rest of our bodies.