Human Gas Capsule

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1075568

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

A vitamin-sized capsule, containing gas sensors, is to be fully developed for assessing the state of health and diagnosing the diseases relevant to gastrointestinal tract. The capsule travels along the tract, transmitting information about the gas species generated by the microorganisms of the gut, which is closely associated with the health of the human under surveillance. The information will be invaluable for diagnostics and adjusting the diet to mitigate and cure the diseases of the guts.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2014

End Date: 01-01-2016

Funding Scheme: Development Grants

Funding Amount: $528,896.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Medical and Health Sciences not elsewhere classified

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

bowel cancer | bowel cancer screening | diagnostic | gastrointestinal disease | gut immunity | irritable bowel disease | irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) | preventive health

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