Portable test diagnoses Covid-19
Clinicians using a new viral screening test can not only diagnose Covid-19 in a matter of minutes with a portable, pocket-sized machine, but can also simultaneously test for other viruses.
(Bio)Tech & IT
Advances in healthcare are strongly driven by information technology and (bio)engineering. We reports on the development of next-gen diagnostic and biotech tools such as CRIPSR and other smart technologies that transform the delivery of care. We also cover the progress of digitalization and the creating of cutting-edge IT solutions – from using big data to predict therapy responses to using blockchain to make sharing of medical data secure.
A promising future for soft bioelectronic interfaces
Researchers have demonstrated MRI compatibility in their soft electrode arrays – a crucial step in translation to the clinic.
Nanotechnology detects bone-healing stem cells
Researchers have developed a new way of using nanomaterials to identify and enrich skeletal stem cells – a discovery which could eventually lead to new treatments for major bone fractures.
Leveraging 5G networks to power IoT devices
Researchers have uncovered a way to tap into the over-capacity of 5G networks, turning them into "a wireless power grid" for powering Internet of Things devices.
New class of quantum dots primed for imaging
A new class of quantum dots opens a range of practical applications, including medical imaging and diagnostics and quantum communication.
How to use of smart glasses in everyday clinical practice?
Researchers are analysing the use of context-sensitive data glasses in everyday clinical practice in cooperation with tooz technologies.
Building tough 3D nanomaterials with DNA
Engineers use DNA nanotechnology to create highly resilient synthetic nanoparticle-based materials that can be processed through conventional nanofabrication methods.
Using AI to generate 3D holograms in real-time
A new method called tensor holography could enable the creation of holograms for virtual reality, 3D printing, medical imaging, and more — and it can run on a smartphone.
A conductive hydrogel for medical applications
Researchers have developed a method to produce graphene-enhanced hydrogels with an excellent level of electrical conductivity.
Lab-created heart valves can grow with the recipient
Researchers have shown that lab-created heart valves implanted in young lambs for a year were capable of growth within the recipient.
Digital twins for more personalized medicine
According to researchers at Indiana University, digital twins could lead to more proactive and personalized medicine.
Drug delivery: injections or light irradiation?
A new concept of on-demand drug delivery system has emerged in which the drugs are automatically released from in vivo medical devices simply by shining light on the skin.
Adaptive microelectronics reshape independently
Nanoscientists have developed adaptive microelectronics that can move independently according to sensor data and align themselves specifically for activities - possible applications in biomedicine and bioneural interfacing.
PEAR: setting nano-imaging in motion
We spoke with Prof. Dominic Zerulla, whose company PEARlabs is developing an imaging technique that sets out to push the boundaries once more – by looking at in-vivo nano-scale processes in motion.
Multicellular liver-on-a-chip for modeling fatty liver disease
Researchers have developed a structurally representative liver-on-a-chip model which mimics the full progression sequence of NAFLD.
Smart speakers contactlessly monitors heart rhythms
Researchers have developed system for smart speakers to monitor both regular and irregular heartbeats without physical contact.
Implants can give artificial vision to the blind
Researchers have developed a new type of retinal implant that partially restores the visual field and can significantly improve the quality of life.
A future vision of trauma care
In 2032, a man lies critically injured on a remote road following a car accident. His life is in the balance, but data visualization, remote robotics, biofabrication and virtual care will combine to give him the best possible chance of survival.
Hydrogel injection may repair heart muscle damagage
Researchers have developed an injectable hydrogel that could help repair and prevent further damage to the heart muscle after a heart attack.
Microfluidic chip simplifies COVID-19 testing
COVID-19 can be diagnosed in 55 minutes or less with the help of programmed magnetic nanobeads and a diagnostic tool that plugs into an off-the-shelf cellphone.
Shape-changing 4D materials hold promise for bioengineering
New hydrogel-based materials that can change shape in response to psychological stimuli, such as water, could be the next generation of materials used to bioengineer tissues and organs.
mhealth: the digital placebo effect of health apps
Sharing information about the expected effect of a health app before its use and providing positive feedback regarding its effectiveness after its use have the potential to strengthen the placebo effect.
Bacterial magnetic nanoparticles: tools for biomedical applications?
Researchers have now developed and optimised a process for the isolation and purification of magnetic nanoparticles from bacterial cells.
Ultrabright dots see beyond skin deep
Researchers are developing technology to improve high-resolution bioimaging of structures and tissues located deep within the body.
Hot nano-chisel to create artificial bones
The work could lead to efficient, detailed artificial bone tissue, opening doors to disease modeling, in vitro cell research on targeted therapies and drug screening.
Can an app change your personality?
Research has shown that daily use of a smartphone app can lead to desired personality changes within three months.
Biomaterials for virus-fighting surfaces
Scientists are working toward advances that, using nanotechnology, could lead to a hospital bed or doorknob that naturally destroys viruses.
Holography ‘quantum leap’ to revolutionise imaging?
Researchers have found a way to use quantum-entangled photons to encode information in a hologram.
Breast cancer-on-a-chip tests immunotherapy drugs
Researchers have successfully designed and tested a system for rapid testing of large numbers of potential immunotherapy drugs.
