Year: 2025
Type: conference-paper
Abstract: This work introduces the use of microwave dielectric spectroscopy for in-vivo quantitative and objective characterization of Galleria Mellonella larvae to assess their potential as animal models in biotoxicity and pathogenesis studies. Coaxial probe measurements are performed between 1 GHz and 26.5 GHz for control larvae and ethanol-injected larvae. An experimental setup is developed to enhance measurement repeatability. While the setup improves measurement consistency, it cannot yet detect significant differences between control larvae and ethanolinjected larvae.
Institution: KU Leuven
Language: English
Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4410428628