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On the lookout for virusesPCR and rapid tests are the most common methods of virus detection. Whereas PCR analyzes a DNA sample, rapid tests detect antigens, i.e., substances foreign to the body, and antibodies, proteins produced by the…

The ASTA award for young science artists has just announced its longlist, which includes 54 projects. In total, the jury received more than 170 submissions from students and graduates of the country’s leading universities. ASTA (Art,…

Researchers from ITMO’s Infochemistry Scientific Center have created a biosensor that can quickly detect micromolar concentrations of uric acid, thus helping diagnose and treat urolithiasis (or kidney stones) at early stages. “Nowadays,…

In spite of their many disadvantages, batteries remain one of the key components in contemporary electronics. While changing their structure entirely is impossible due to the chemical and physical processes happening inside, scientists,…

ITMO was ranked 132nd out of the 268 evaluated employers in the overall lineup of major Russian organizations. The ranking took into account the results of a survey of HR specialists, employee feedback, and the company’s score on the…

Artem Meinov, a PhD student at the Faculty of Software Engineering and Computer Systems, has developed a prosthetic training aid for people with motor disorders. The new device helps to strengthen elbow flexor muscles and, in contrast to…

Scientists from ITMO’s School of Physics and Engineering teamed up with Yablochkov, a technology company producing charging systems for electric vehicles, to create a prototype of the first Russian vehicle charger that is completely…

Experts that the global foodtech market will be valued at $300 billion by 2027 (compared to $247 billion in 2021). This rapid growth is attributed to the emergence of new technologies as a response to global challenges. During a recent…

The results of the yearly survey of the quality of enrollment at Russian universities have been released. ITMO university ranked among the top five for tuition-free admissions. The average Unified State Exam score for first-year…

Researchers from ITMO and North Ossetian State University have suggested a brand-new cheap and highly sensitive method of detecting hazardous hydrogen halides that are toxic for humans. The new perovskite nanolaser-based method is able to…