Tuberculosis (TB) is a top-ten cause of death worldwide. Successful treatment is often
limited by insufficient diagnostic capabilities, especially at the point of care in low-resource …

Within the energy industry, there are several technologies used to quantify microbiological
contamination of fluids and assets. Some of these technologies can also be used to identify …

Autoimmune diseases affect over 40 million people in the United States. The cause of most
autoimmune diseases is unknown; therefore, most therapies focus on treating the symptoms …

CONTAMINATION A luminometer is a spectral instrument for measuring the luminescence of
ATP produced by living microorganisms (mould and bacteria). Immediately indicates the …

This dissertation details the use of 3D-printing for the analysis of cellular messengers. First,
the significance of culturing cells on a 3D matrix and under flowing conditions is described …

The symptom of fatigue is prevalent among patients with chronic diseases and conditions
such as congestive heart failure and cancer. It has a significant debilitating impact on …

There is a vast extent of evidence that has emphasised the role that contaminated surfaces
play in the transmission of health-care associated or nosocomial pathogens in the health …