Next step towards point-of-care molecular diagnosis of female genital schistosomiasis (FGS): evaluation of an instrument-free LAMP procedure.

Detection of spp. DNA in gynaecological samples by quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) is considered to be the reference diagnostic test for female genital schistosomiasis (FGS). However, qPCR needs expensive laboratory procedures and highly trained technicians.

ESPressoscope: A small and powerful approach for in situ microscopy.

Microscopy is essential for detecting, identifying, analyzing, and measuring small objects. Access to modern microscopy equipment is crucial for scientific research, especially in the biomedical and analytical sciences. However, the high cost of equipment, limited availability of parts, and challenges associated with transporting equipment often limit the accessibility and operational capabilities of these tools, particularly in field sites and other remote or resource-limited settings.

Highly contractile 3D tissue engineered skeletal muscles from human iPSCs reveal similarities with primary myoblast-derived tissues.

Skeletal muscle research is transitioning toward 3D tissue engineered in vitro models reproducing muscle's native architecture and supporting measurement of functionality. Human induced pluripotent stem cells (hiPSCs) offer high yields of cells for differentiation. It has been difficult to differentiate high-quality, pure 3D muscle tissues from hiPSCs that show contractile properties comparable to primary myoblast-derived tissues.

On the influence of protein aggregate sizes for the formation of solid and hollow protein microparticles.

Microparticles can function as carriers of e.g. pharmaceuticals and food ingredients.