June 25, 2020
Purdue University, Raytheon BBN Technologies, a Raytheon Technologies company, PortaScience Inc., Cortex Design Inc., and LaDuca LLC on Wednesday, June 25th announced a collaboration to produce and manufacture a COVID-19 point-of-care test. The test will be submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for approval.
June 24, 2020
As America reopens, more people will be using public facilities, including restrooms. A recent study reveals toilets might be hazardous to your health if you do not follow a few simple steps. Researchers in China discovered flushing a toilet creates an aerosol cloud that contains virus droplets that can spread indoors. They used a computer simulation to show how the coronavirus might spread if you do not close the toilet lid before flushing.
June 23, 2020
The clock is ticking when a neurosurgeon is trying to remove a brain tumor but also determining its malignancy and type. Instead of sending samples to a lab where the necessary testing equipment resides to answer those questions, a Purdue scientist is working on shrinking that equipment for use in the surgical room.
Chemistry innovator widening, quickening uses of spectrometry
June 20, 2020
A simple device that fits on to the existing air vents inside an airplane cabin could help reduce the risk of inflight Covid-19 infections. Seattle-based technology company Teague says its new AirShield device enhances air flows that already help minimize the spread of germs on board, creating an invisible 'shield' around passengers.
COULD THIS INVISIBLE AIR SHIELD PROTECT FLIERS FROM COVID-19?
June 19, 2020
As countries around the world gradually allow businesses to reopen, domestic and international air travel is also restarting. China and US, the world’s two largest air travel markets, for example, have recently eased travel restrictions, with an eye toward reviving trade and tourism.
Air travel during the pandemic: what should I know – and how safe is it?
June 19, 2020
A simple device that fits on to the existing air vents inside an airplane cabin could help reduce the risk of inflight COVID-19 infections.
Could this invisible air shield protect fliers from COVID-19?
June 19, 2020
A novel approach to treating lung and thyroid cancers is moving closer to clinical trials.
$400,000 SBIR grant fast-tracks new approach to treating lung, thyroid cancers
June 18, 2020
In just two weeks’ time, a Purdue-affiliated startup has been awarded a second grant from the National Cancer Institute for research on several forms of cancer. Combined the two grants total approximately $2.5 million.
June 18, 2020
Standard methods of treatment of cancer of the skin are not only painful, but also provoke some serious side effects. It is, as a rule, aggressive therapy, and recurrent nature of melanoma cells often requires repeated intervention
June 17, 2020
Roads always seem to need repairs. Luna Lu is giving concrete the ability to “talk” and even heal itself. Her lab at Purdue University is developing technology that would allow concrete-paved bridges and highways to reveal more accurately when they need repairs and to come equipped with materials that respond to potential damage.
