Volatile compounds contained in human breath reflect the inner workings of the body. A
large number of studies have been published that link individual components of breath to …

Breath analysis is a relatively recent field of research with much promise in scientific and
clinical studies. Breath contains endogenously produced volatile organic components …

The early detection of fatal diseases is crucial for medical diagnostics and treatment, both of
which benefit the individual and society. Portable devices, such as thermometers and blood …

Summary The African malaria mosquito Anopheles gambiae exhibits a strong innate drive to
seek out humans in its sensory environment, classically entering homes to land on human …

Although chemical signaling is an essential mode of communication in most vertebrates, it
has long been viewed as having negligible effects in humans. However, a growing body of …

Currently, in clinical practice there is a pressing need for potential biomarkers that can
identify lung cancer at early stage before becoming symptomatic or detectable by …

This study introduces an inventive acetone-sensing device seamlessly integrated into a
disposable face mask, enabling real-time continuous breath monitoring. The sensor …

Water vapor from respiration can severely accelerate the charge dissipation of the face
mask, reducing filtration efficiency. Moreover, the foul odor from prolonged mask wear tends …

Liver diseases (eg, cirrhosis, cancer) cause more than two million deaths per year
worldwide. This is partly attributed to late diagnosis and insufficient screening techniques. A …

Abstract Introduction Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) can arise from underlying
metabolism and are detectable in exhaled breath, therefore offer a promising route to non …