Search for dissertations about: "Diagnostic Biotechnology"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 78 swedish dissertations containing the words Diagnostic Biotechnology.

2. 1. Electroanalytical devices with fluidic control using textile materials and methods

   Author : Ingrid Öberg Månsson; Mahiar Hamedi; Lars Wågberg; Gaston A. Crespo; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; Textile; e-textiles; textile-based diagnostics; microfluidics; glucose sensing; sweat based diagnostics; wearable sensors; micro total analysis systems μTAS ; electrochemistry and organic electrochemical transistor OECT ; Fiber- och polymervetenskap; Fibre and Polymer Science; Teknisk materialvetenskap; Materials Science and Engineering; Bioteknologi; Biotechnology;

   Abstract : This thesis, written by Ingrid Öberg Månsson at KTH Royal Institute of Technology and entitled “Electroanalytical devices with fluidic control using textile materials and methods”, presents experimental studies on the development of textile based electronic devices and biosensors. One of the reasons why this is of interest is the growing demand for integrated smart products for wearable health monitoring or energy harvesting. READ MORE

4. 2. Coconut lethal yellowing phytoplasma disease in Mozambique : diversity, host range, and the impact of farming practices on disease incidence

   Author : Joao Bila; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

   Abstract : The coconut palm (Cocos nucifera) is a major cash crop that is widely grown in coastal tropical regions of the world, including Mozambique. Outbreaks of coconut lethal yellowing disease (CLYD) are threatening the industry and the livelihood of a large part of the Mozambican population. READ MORE

5. 3. An electrostatic sampling device for point-of-care detection of bioaerosols

   Author : Laila Ladhani; Wouter van der Wijngaart; Jorma Keskinen; KTH; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; electrostatic sampling; bioaerosols; point-of-care; breath sampling; electrostatic precipitation; microfluidic collection; corona discharge; air sampling; non-invasive diagnostics; exhaled breath analysis; on-site detection; aerosol sampling; Electrical Engineering; Elektro- och systemteknik;

   Abstract : Bioaerosols are not only a significant factor of air quality but contribute greatly to the spread of infectious diseases, specifically through expired pathogen-laden aerosols. Clear examples of airborne transmission include: the recent influenza pandemic of 2009, the ongoing tuberculosis epidemic, and yearly norovirus out- breaks, which affect millions of people worldwide and pose serious threats to public healthcare systems. READ MORE

6. 4. Tethered Lipid Vesicles as Nanoscale Sensor Elements

   Author : Seyed Tabaei; Chalmers tekniska högskola; []
   Keywords : TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; aquaglyceroporin; lipid vesicles; total internal reflection fluorescence TIRF microscopy; cell membrane; aquaporin; pore formation; surface plasmon resonance SPR ; phospholipase A2; antiviral peptide; lipid bilayer; biosensing; microfluidics;

   Abstract : The primary aim of this thesis work has been to explore and advance the potential of surface tethered lipid vesicles as a platform for studying in particular the following three biomembrane-related processes: trans-membrane transport, membrane-peptide interactions and the activity of membrane active enzymes. First, a method based on surface plasmon resonance (SPR) spectroscopy was developed for studying passive diffusion processes as well as the membrane-protein mediated transport of small non electrolyte molecules across lipid bilayers. READ MORE

7. 5. Development of novel affinity enrichment strategies for clinical applications using selected reaction monitoring

   Author : Andreas Hober; Mathias Uhlén; Fredrik Edfors; Björn Forsström; Johan Malmström; KTH; []
   Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; TEKNIK OCH TEKNOLOGIER; ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY; proteomics; mass spectrometry; selected reaction monitoring; absolute quantification; antibody validation; precision medicine; Biotechnology; Bioteknologi;

   Abstract : Proteins are key components of any living organism and an essential part of life itself. They can provide cells with structure and perform life-sustaining intracellular reactions. As organisms grow more complex, this task expands even further. READ MORE