April 8, 2020
Computer visual algorithms shown to improve demographic information could bring a “personalized” experience to shopping, traveling and other consumer activities. The advancements come as more retailers, airlines and other businesses are collecting data about customers to better meet their needs.
A more personalized approach to improving customer experiences
April 8, 2020
Testing is an important part of the World Health Organization’s strategy for defeating the global pandemic of the new coronavirus and microfluidics, also known as a lab-on-a-chip, could be the technology to deliver the cheap, easy test that everyone worldwide can use to produce a reliable result.
Microfluidic Technology May deliver Cheap, Easy Coronavirus Test
April 8, 2020
NEWS IL-27 could work as potential immunotherapy against cancers Researchers have created a new kind of immunotherapy using the interleukin-27 (IL-27) cytokine to effectively combat tumours in vitro and in vivo. Prostate cancer Researchers report that they have developed a potential new therapeutic option which they say may help to halt the growth of certain tumours, including prostate cancer.
April 7, 2020
It could be a real-life "Contagion," much like the movie. As a deadly pandemic spreads across the globe, a timely new study has identified key drivers of "virus spillover" from mammals to humans.
A real life 'Contagion': Humans may be to blame for viruses jumping from animals to us
April 7, 2020
The coronavirus may spread through ‘aerosolized faeces’ if people leave the lid up when they flush the toilet, according to scientists. A study from China has shown the virus can be found in patients’ stools because it takes hold in the digestive system in some people.
Experts warn the coronavirus can spread through ‘aerosolized faeces’
April 7, 2020
As the novel coronavirus pandemic approaches 1 million cases worldwide, Purdue University researchers have launched more than 30 research projects and have applied for funding for nearly 20 additional projects.
April 7, 2020
In 2018, approximately 324,000 men died from cancer in the United States. The combination of lung cancer, prostate cancer and colorectal cancer equated to half of those deaths.
Purdue scientists aim to use protein power to halt tumor growth
April 7, 2020
The story of shortages of technetium-99 (Tc-99) has a considerable history behind it. However, that story is likely to be told for a while longer thanks in part to the SARS-CoV-2 pathogen. Nuclear Medicine Europe, the Brussels-based trade association for EU nuclear medicine, said in a March 30 statement that travel delays have held up shipments of the molybdenum-99 (Mo-99) precursor from South Africa.
April 6, 2020
Chicago's Morning Answer show interview
Purdue's Dr.Tommy Sors breaks down some of the Coronavirus models being spread around
April 6, 2020
As the Covid-19 outbreak persists, the need for additional N95 face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) has been growing. Many companies are adding or augmenting production to facilitate increased PPE demand, including DuPont and Cummins; Porvair; ExxonMobil and many more.
COVID-19: PURDUE, HONEYWELL AND TORAY AUGMENT PRODUCTION TO MEET PPE DEMANDS
