Neural networks helps grow artificial organs
Researchers have developed a neural network capable of recognizing retinal tissues during the process of their differentiation in a dish.
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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.
Plant-based gel fast-tracks 'mini-organs' growth
The world’s first bioactive plant-based nanocellulose hydrogel supports organoid growth and helps reduce the costs of studies into cancer and COVID-19.
Bioprinted heart provides new tool for surgeons
Surgeons will soon have a powerful new tool for planning and practice with the creation of the first full-sized 3D bioprinted model of the human heart.
3D printing biomedical parts with supersonic speed
Researchers have developed a 3D printing technique that creates cellular metallic materials by smashing together powder particles at supersonic speed.
The heat is on for building 3D artificial organ tissues
Radiator-like fluid systems adjust the genetic wiring inside human liver cells in preliminary work toward artificial organ-tissue engineering.
Machine learning speeds up bioscaffold development
A dose of artificial intelligence can speed the development of 3D-printed bioscaffolds that help injuries heal.
Bionics open eyes to a frontier in vision restoration
Researchers have developed a revolutionary cortical vision device that could one day help restore vision to the blind.
3D printed hydrogels to be used in cancer immunotherapy
The new 3D hydrogels provide high rates of cell proliferation, as they mimic lymph nodes, where T-cells reproduce in vivo.
Using CRISPR to knock down gene messages
Researchers have harnessed CRISPR technology to target gene messages (messenger RNA) involved in early vertebrate
Magnetic nanopropellers deliver genetic material to cells
Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems in Germany have developed powerful nanopropellers that can be steered into the interior of cells to deliver gene therapy.
A genetic nano-toolkit for new biomaterials
Researchers developed a modular system for the genetic reprogramming of bacteria, thereby turning the organisms into cell factories for multifunctional magnetic nanoparticles.
Aerospace tech finds new potential in biomedicine
Sensors that have the potential to make aircraft safer could also be used to improve the lives of diabetics and those who rely on prosthetics.
Terahertz radiation: Espionage for wound healing
Researchers refined application of terahertz radiation to promote the analysis of multi-layered tissues for medical purposes and be used for wound treatment.
AI system predicts which cancer patients benefit from immunotherapy
Using machine learning, researchers have built a tool that detects genetic mutations that trigger the immune system, helping identify which cancer patients are likely to benefit from immunotherapy.
AI optimizes embryo selection for IVF
An AI approach can identify with high accuracy whether a 5-day-old, in vitro fertilized human embryo has a high potential to progress to a successful pregnancy.
3D printed placenta-on-a-chip created in the laboratory
Researchers at TU Vienna have created an artificial placenta-on-a-chip microfluidic device, using a high-resolution 3D printing process.