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Blood vessels grow synthetic tissue model

Researchers have developed a cell culture system in which a functional blood vessel system is able to grow within a framework made of synthetic material.

3D printed device to treat middle ear infections

Researchers have designed a miniaturized 3D-printed device to inactivate Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common bacterium that causes the infection.

Microfluidic sensor rapidly measures lactate concentration

Scientists have developed a soft and nonirritating microfluidic sensor for the real-time measurement of lactate concentration in sweat.

Forget wearables: smart fabrics to monitor health

Engineers have developed a method to transform existing cloth items into battery-free wearables resistant to laundry. These smart clothes are powered wirelessly through a flexible, silk-based coil sewn on the textile.

Quantum nanodiamonds help detect disease earlier

The quantum sensing abilities of nanodiamonds can be used to improve the sensitivity of paper-based diagnostic tests, potentially allowing for earlier detection of diseases such as HIV.

Bioprinting tiny, functional organs

Researchers have developed an approach to print tiny tissues that look and function almost like their full-sized counterpart.

Biosensor measures extracellular hydrogen peroxide concentrations

Researchers have tested a sensor for measuring hydrogen peroxide concentrations near cell membranes. The sensor has the potential to become a tool for new cancer therapies.

“Brain-on-a-Chip” reveals how the brain folds

Researchers describe a method they developed for growing tiny “brains on chips” from human cells that enabled them to track the physical and biological mechanisms underlying the wrinkling process.

Digital twin for personalized therapies

Virtual doppelgangers could one day revolutionize medicine: Researchers are developing a digital twin, which should facilitate the development of personalized therapies.

3D printing nanoresonators

Researchers illustrated an innovative approach to developing miniaturized and multifunctional sensors.

Journeying 'inside' the COVID-19 viral protein

VR enables scientists to create 3D models of an object to look around to better understand its structure and function.

AI Eve augments genetic tests

AI model called EVE shows remarkable capacity to interpret the meaning of gene variants in humans as benign or disease-causing.

Sensor detects SARS-CoV-2 proteins

Engineers have designed a novel sensor that can detect SARS-CoV-2 without any antibodies, giving a result within minutes.

AI reveals brain networks involved in child aggression

A machine learning-based approach uncovered disruptions of brain connectivity in children displaying aggression.

Artificial networks learn to smell

When asked to classify odors, artificial neural networks adopt a structure that closely resembles that of the brain’s olfactory circuitry.

A controllable nanoscale gas-liquid interface

Researchers have fabricated the first controllable gas-liquid interface at the nanoscale.

AI picks up mutations in colorectal cancers

A deep learning algorithm picks up molecular pathways and the development of key mutations more accurately than existing methods.

Nanoscale lattices flow from 3D printer

Rice University engineers create nanostructures of glass and crystal for electronics, photonics.

No needles required for glucose levels monitoring

Researchers have developed a first-of-its-kind wearable, noninvasive glucose monitoring device prototype.

Nanotechnology sensor for SARS-CoV-2

A new test method that detects SARS-CoV-2 in saliva has the same sensitivity as a qPCR test.

Enabling AI-driven advances without sacrificing privacy

Secure AI Labs is expanding access to encrypted health care data to advance AI-driven innovation in the field.

New antibacterial material prevents infections

Researchers have developed a novel antibacterial material that can fulfill a wide range of applications as a dressing for wounds, by preventing infection and thus facilitating treatment and healing.

Hydrogel improves method to diagnose cancer

Researchers tested the effectiveness of specialized hydrogels.

AI identifies drug combinations to fight COVID-19

Data scientists have used deep learning to identify the right synergistic drug combinations for the rapidly spreading SARS-CoV-2.

Augmented reality helps tackle arachnophobia

Researchers have developed an augmented reality app for smartphones in order to help people reduce their fear of spiders.

Pancreatic “organoids” mimic the real thing

Studying these organoids could help researchers develop and test new treatments for pancreatic cancer.

Will we grow and eat your own vaccines?

The future of vaccines may look more like eating a salad than getting a shot in the arm.

New material could help robots flex their muscles

Researchers have developed a shape memory polymer that stores almost six times more energy than previous versions.

Quantum physics helps destroy cancer cells

Researchers have found a way to enhance radiation therapy using novel iodine nanoparticles.

A pen to pin down the fringes of cancer

The MasSpec Pen has shown to accurately differentiate healthy and cancerous tissue from banked pancreas samples during surgery.

New substance classes for nanomaterials

Chemists have developed two new classes of materials in the field of nanomaterials: nano spheres and diamond slivers made of silicon and germanium.

Diabetes: Building a better bioartificial pancreas

A convection-enhanced macroencapsulation device offers the potential of faster and more effective treatment for people with type 1 diabetes.

AI and simulation tools to fight COVID-19

Argonne, industry and academia collaborate to bring innovative AI and simulation tools to the COVID-19 battlefront.

Diaper sensors that monitor urine sugar levels

New wireless diaper sensors powered by biofuel cell could help prevent diabetes and simplify long-term care.

Chip-based digital PCR detection of myeloproliferative neoplasms

Researchers provided a sensitive, multiplexing, quantitative detection method for the early diagnosis and targeted therapy of myeloproliferative neoplasms.

Blood-repelling tissue glue seal wounds quickly

Engineers have designed a strong, biocompatible glue that can seal injured tissues and stop bleeding.

AI finds out what makes human tick

Scientists have developed a machine learning technology to understand how gene expression regulates an organism's circadian clock.

Graphene binds drugs which kill bacteria on implants

Researchers have developed a new method to prevent bacterial infections, by covering a graphene-based material with bactericidal molecules.

Device diagnoses Covid-19 from saliva samples

Engineers have designed a device that can detect SARS-CoV-2 from a saliva sample in about an hour. They showed that the diagnostic is just as accurate as the PCR tests now used.

Wearable X-ray detector doesn't require heavy metals

Researchers developed a wearable X-ray detector prepared from nontoxic metal-organic frameworks layered between flexible plastic and gold electrodes for high-sensitivity sensing and imaging.

Noninvasive test detects cancer cells

Scientists at have shown that diagnostic nanoparticles could be used to monitor tumor recurrence after treatment or to perform routine cancer screenings.

Insulin-producing implant for diabetics

Bioengineers are using 3D printing and smart biomaterials to create an insulin-producing implant for type 1 diabetes patients.

Machine learning fuels personalised cancer medicine

A tool, based on machine learning methods, that evaluates the potential contribution of all possible mutations in a gene in a given type of tumour to the development and progression of cancer.

3D-printed cardiac patches for cardiovascular diseases

Bioprinted 3D cardiac patches could reverse scar formation and promote myocardial regeneration after heart attacks.

Wearable harvests power while you sleep

Engineers have developed a flexible strip that can be worn on a fingertip and generate small amounts of electricity when a person’s finger sweats or presses on it.

Harnessing AI to discover new drugs

Artificial intelligence can recognise the biological activity of natural products in a targeted manner.

Turning up the heat on 3D printing inks

A process that uses heat to change the arrangement of molecular rings on a chemical chain creates 3D-printable gels that can fold, roll, or just hold their shape.

Face mask detects Covid-19 infection

Engineers have designed a novel face mask that can diagnose the wearer with Covid-19 within about 90 minutes.

Microchip sensor measures stress hormones

Researchers have developed a microchip that can measure stress hormones in real time from a drop of blood.

Deep learning predicts viral infections

Using fluoresence images from live cells, researchers have trained an artificial neural network to reliably recognize cells that are infected by adenoviruses or herpes viruses.

Hydrogel protects heart from post-op adhesions

Researchers have designed a device to safely and accurately spray the hydrogel inside the area where open heart surgery is being performed.

Graphene used to detect COVID-19 quickly

Researchers have used graphene to detect the SARS-CoV-2 virus in laboratory experiments. It could be a breakthrough in coronavirus detection, with potential applications in the fight against COVID-19 and its variants.

Bruisable artificial skin could help robots sense injuries

Researchers have developed an artificial skin that senses force through ionic signals and also changes color from yellow to a bruise-like purple, providing a visual cue that damage has occurred.

AI predicts how patients with viral infections will fare

Researchers used an artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm to sift through terabytes of gene expression data to look for shared patterns in patients with past pandemic viral infections, including SARS, MERS and swine flu.

All your digital photos could be stored as DNA

Biological engineers have demonstrated a way to easily retrieve data files stored as DNA. This could be a step toward using DNA archives to store enormous quantities of photos, images, and other digital content.

Healing hydrogel materials recover from stress

Researchers have developed biocompatible hydrogel materials can rapidly recover from mechanical stress.

Using smartwatch to control insulin production

Researchers have developed a gene switch that can be operated with the green LED light emitted by commercial smartwatches.

COVID-19: AIs shortcuts lead to misdiagnosis

Researchers discovered that AI models have a tendency to look for shortcuts. In the case of AI-assisted disease detection, these shortcuts could lead to diagnostic errors if deployed in clinical settings.

Gamers take on COVID-19 analysis

Scientists have been receiving help with vital coronavirus research from an unlikely team of data analysts—players of the popular online computer game EVE Online.

Microfluidics: efficiently smuggling drugs into cells

Progressive Mechanoporation makes it possible to mechanically disrupt the membranes of cells for a short time period and let drugs or genes inside cells.

Integrating imaging with deep neural networks

Neural network framework may increase radiologist's confidence in assessing the type of lung cancer on CT scans, informing individualized treatment planning.

AI makes great microscopes better than ever

Machine learning helps some of the best microscopes to see better, work faster, and process more data.

Molecular networks: VR visualization supports research

A new VR platform enables the display of huge amounts of data. This can be helpful, for example, when examining rare genetic defects.

Antibiotics embedded in 3D printed implants used to regenerate damaged bone

Researchers have fabricated 3D scaffold implants containing antibiotics at high temperatures. These scaffolds support bone regeneration and manage the bone infections.

3D printing in-cell protein crystals

In-cell nano-3D printer: Scientists have developed a promising approach for synthesizing protein assemblies from protein crystals.

Medical needles for high-tech cancer diagnostics

Modern medicine needs better quality samples than traditional biopsy needles can provide, ultrasonically oscillating needles can improve treatment and reduce discomfort.

Hybrid materials advance wearable devices

We spoke to wearables and medical device expert Professor John Rogers about the benefits, challenges, trends and innovation within the sector.

CRISPRoff offers unrivaled control of epigenetic inheritance

Scientists have figured out how to modify CRISPR’s basic architecture to extend its reach beyond the genome and into what’s known as the epigenome.

Designing better antibody drugs with machine learning

Artificial intelligence could help to optimise the development of antibody drugs. This leads to active substances with improved properties, also with regard to tolerability in the body.

How seaweed molecules could aid wound healing

Scientists have discovered that a molecular species known as ulvan aids wound healing in humans.

Wearables and the promising future of personalised diagnostics

Researchers have proposed that wearable devices could be used to develop a network of health data about a patient, allowing for early diagnosis of COVID-19, even when the patient is asymptomatic.

AI could crack the language of cancer

Powerful algorithms used by Netflix, Amazon and Facebook can ‘predict’ the biological language of cancer and neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's.

Smart biosensor to explore the biomolecular world

Scientists have developed AI-powered nanosensors that let researchers track various kinds of biological molecules without disturbing them.

Tattoo made of gold nanoparticles for diagnostics

Scientists have developed a novel type of implantable sensor which can be operated in the body for several months to transmit information on vital values and concentrations of substances or drugs in the body.

Synthetic mucins mimic the structure of naturally occurring mucins

Researchers have created polymers that replicate the structure of mucins, the molecules that give mucus its unique antimicrobial properties.

Xenobots 2.0: The next generation of living robots

Researchers have created life forms that self-assemble a body from single cells and do not require muscle cells to move. They're faster, live longer, and can now record information.

Unique AI method will speed up drug development

Artificial Intelligence is now capable of generating novel, functionally active proteins.

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.

A paper-based living device for detecting biological signals

Researchers have designed a cellular device capable of detecting and processing biological signals outside the laboratory.

Sonolithography: Using ultrasound for bioprinting

Researchers have found a way to coax particles and droplets into precise patterns using the power of sound.

A conductive hydrogel for medical applications

Researchers have developed a method to produce graphene-enhanced hydrogels with an excellent level of electrical conductivity.

Improving biosensors for implantable sensing

Scientists have developed new nanotube biosensors using synthetic biology, which improves their sensing capabilities in complex biofluids, such as blood and urine.

Machine learning speeds up drug discovery

Researchers have developed a machine learning-based technique that speeds speeds up calculations of drug molecules' binding affinity to proteins.

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.

AI system for the diagnosis of breast cancer

Researchers have developed a new tissue-section analysis system for diagnosing breast cancer based on artificial intelligence.

'Wearable microgrid' uses human body to power small gadgets

Nanoengineers have developed a "wearable microgrid" that harvests and stores energy from the human body to power small electronics.

Microneedle patch delivers drugs and procures testing samples

Researchers have developed a biobattery-powered device capable of both delivering large molecule pharmaceuticals across the skin barrier and extracting interstitial fluid for diagnostic purposes.

How genetic motifs conduct "the music of life"

Using AI and supercomputers, researchers have discovered reoccurring patterns and combinations of the four molecular building blocks A, C, G and T.

Ultrabright dots see beyond skin deep

Researchers are developing technology to improve high-resolution bioimaging of structures and tissues located deep within the body.

Sensor rapidly detects multiple sepsis biomarkers

The Wyss Institute's eRapid electrochemical sensor technology now enables specific and multiplexed detection of blood biomarkers at low cost.

Virtual reality helps to treat fear of heights

Researchers have developed a VR app to reduce fear of heights. Now, they have conducted a clinical trial to study its efficacy.

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.

Inkjet printing fabricates microdisk lasers for biosensing

Researchers have developed a unique inkjet printing method for fabricating tiny biocompatible polymer microdisk lasers for biosensing applications.

3D-printed bioresorbable airway stent

Researchers are using 3D printing to produce a new type of bioresorbable airway stent. This could greatly simplify the future treatment of upper airway obstruction.

An origami-inspired patch for sealing internal injuries

The patch, which can be folded around surgical tools, may someday be used in robotic surgery to repair tissues and organs.

'Organs-on-a-chip' system sheds light on gut-brain connection

Researchers have developed an “organs-on-a-chip” system that replicates interactions between the brain, liver, and colon.

Biosensors quickly spot coronavirus proteins, antibodies

Scientists have created a new way to detect the proteins that make up the pandemic coronavirus, as well as antibodies against it.

Genome-editing tool TALEN outperforms CRISPR-Cas9

Experiments revealed that TALEN is up to five times more efficient than CRISPR-Cas9 in parts of the genome that are densely packed.

A bifunctional biosensor detects COVID-19

How fast could SARS-CoV-2 be detected? Researchers have developed an accurate, high-speed, and portable detector for COVID-19.

How to make the invisible visible

Scientists have discovered a new way to analyse microscopic cells, tissues and other transparent specimens, through the improvement of an almost 100-year-old imaging technique.

Face mask sensor to detect COVID-19

Researchers are developing a color-changing test strip that can be stuck on a mask and used to detect SARS-CoV-2 in a user’s breath or saliva.

Wearable ultrasound: nonsurgical treatment for cerebral infarction

Preclinical efficacy validation of a light-weight wearable wireless ultrasound brain stimulator for stroke rehabilitation.

Lasers and molecular tethers enable tissue engineering

Researchers have used lasers and molecular tethers to create perfectly patterned platforms for tissue engineering.

A highly sensitive biohybrid olfactory sensor

Researchers have a volatile organic compound sensor that can effectively detect odors in gaseous form.

A quantum-limit-approaching chemical sensing chip

A chemical sensing chip could lead to handheld devices that detect trace chemicals as quickly as a breathalyzer identifies alcohol.

Biosensor detects COVID-19 antibodies in seconds

An advanced nanomaterial-based biosensing platform detects antibodies specific to SARS-CoV-2 within seconds.

Potential jurors favor use of AI in precision medicine

Physicians who follow AI advice may be considered less liable for medical malpractice than is commonly thought, according to a new study of potential jury candidates in the U.S.

Lab-on-a-chip turns blood test snapshots into movies

The new device can continuously sense levels of virtually any protein or molecule in the blood. The researchers say it could be transformative for disease detection, patient monitoring and biomedical research.

AI test predicts eye disease years before symptoms

A new eye test may predict wet age-related macular degeneration, a leading cause of severe sight loss, three years before symptoms develop.

Hydrogels may make enduring glucose-monitoring implants

Scientists have designed a hydrogel membrane that may be used to house optical glucose sensing materials toward building a biosensor for monitoring sugar levels in diabetics.

Microbubbles deliver drugs directly to tumors

Research has shown how microbubbles carrying powerful cancer drugs can be guided to the site of a tumour using antibodies.

Machine learning model helps drug discovery

Scientists have created a new method of applying machine learning concepts to the tandem mass spectrometry process to improve the flow of information in the development of new drugs.

AR makes chemistry and biology accessible everywhere

A new website allows teachers and students to explore concepts from chemistry and biology by manipulating virtual molecules in augmented reality.

Breath gas analysis detects cancer

Researchers are developing solutions designed to enable the analysis of breath gas to assist with the diagnosis of disease.

Human enzymes biodegrade graphene quantum dots

Researchers have shown that graphene quantum dots – a form of graphene with applications in both diagnostics and therapy – are biodegradable by two enzymes found in the human body.

Microneedles extract dermal interstitial fluid

Microneedle patches could provide a means for extracting interstitial fluid to study possible new biomarkers.

Understanding the utility of plasmas

Researchers aim to better explain the way plasmas interact with biological materials to help pave the way for plasma use in wound healing and cancer therapy.

Sound waves power advances in smart materials

Researchers at have revealed how high-frequency sound waves can be used to build new materials, make smart nanoparticles and even deliver drugs to the lungs for painless, needle-free vaccinations.

Hydrogel contact lenses for therapeutic use

Researchers at the Terasaki Institute have developed prototypes of contact lenses that can assist with tear sampling for diagnostic purposes.

Motorized sensors speed up disease diagnosis

A new approach uses a nanosensor to speed up detection of trace amounts of biomarkers for early-disease diagnosis, while retaining high levels of sensitivity.

virtual.COMPAMED receives international resonance

COMPAMED 2020 took place entirely online due to the pandemic - but still won over their audiences due to their high degree of international resonance in this format too.

Rapid POCT for opioids in the bloodstream

Point-of-care electrochemical sensors using revolutionary nanocarbon technology can rapidly test for opioid concentrations in the bloodstream.

Interactive VR tool for drug design against COVID-19

Scientists have demonstrated a VR technique which should help in developing drugs against the SARS-CoV-2 virus – and enable researchers to share models and collaborate in new ways.

An efficient way to create nanographene

Researchers have discovered a new way to create nanographene for power and display devices.

Salamanders provide a model for spinal-cord regeneration

Scientists are researching salamanders unique superpower - they can regenerate their spinal cords and regain full functionality.

COVID-19 speeds up microfluidics development

With soaring demand for point-of-care testing (POCT), microfluidics has been a pivotal resource as COVID-19 swept across the world.

Graphene – the versatile wonder material

Graphene has a vast variety of practical applications in the creation of new materials. But what exactly is graphene and what makes it so special?

E-skin: recyclable alternative to wearables?

A wearable electronic device that’s 'really wearable” - a stretchy and fully-recyclable circuit board - can heal itself, much like real skin.

virtual.COMPAMED 2020 highlights the importance of suppliers

The supplier sector will showcase its expertise and innovative high-tech solutions for the medical technology industry.

A portable terahertz laser for the lab

Researchers have developed a high-power, portable version of a device called a quantum cascade laser, which can generate terahertz radiation outside of a laboratory setting.

Quantum-dot transistors create a printable electronics

Researchers have created fundamental electronic building blocks out of tiny structures known as quantum dots and used them to assemble functional logic circuits.

An artificial cell on a chip

Researchers have developed a precisely controllable system for mimicking biochemical reaction cascades in cells.

New materials help expand volumetric 3D printing

Researchers have adapted a new class of materials for their groundbreaking volumetric 3D printing method that produces objects nearly instantly, greatly expanding the range of material properties achievable with the technique.

A heart-breast cancer-on-a-chip monitoring system

A dual-organ system enables the measurement of cardiac toxicity arising from breast cancer chemotherapy.

Mini-brains help robots recognise pain

Using a brain-inspired approach, scientists have developed a way for robots to have the AI to recognise pain and to self-repair when damaged.

3D printed bioceramic implant induces cranial regrowth

A bioceramic implant has proved to stimulate regeneration of natural skull bone so that even large cranial defects can be repaired in a way that has not been possible before.

Robots are helping to advance developmental biology

Scientists are using a custom robot to survey how mutations in regulatory regions of the genome affect animal development.

VR allows scientists to 'walk' inside cells

Virtual reality software which allows researchers to 'walk' inside and analyse individual cells could be used to develop new treatments for disease.

COVID-19: Sensor rapidly detects severity and immunity

Researchers have built a low-cost multiplex test that can rapidly provide three different types of data on COVID-19.

'Deep tech' can help coronavirus response – but there's resistance

The development of new medical technologies based on cutting-edge discoveries has accelerated during the coronavirus pandemic.

“Stretching rack” for cells

An ingenious device, only a few micrometers in size, enables to study the reaction of individual biological cells to mechanical stress.

Scientists get soft on 3D printing

Researchers have developed a new method of 3D printing gels and other soft materials.

Smartwatch tracks medication levels to personalize treatments

Engineers have demonstrated that drug levels inside the body can be tracked in real time using a custom smartwatch that analyzes the chemicals found in sweat.

CaproGlu: 'Biorubber' glue for faster surgical recovery

Researchers have invented a new type of surgical glue that can help join blood vessels and close wounds faster and may also serve as a platform to deliver pain relief drugs.

Versatile material could build realistic prosthetics

Researchers have created synthetic materials with morphing abilities that can be 3D printed and self-heal within seconds.

Network medicine makes drug repurposing effective

Artificial intelligence can increase the effectiveness of drug repositioning or repurposing research.

A new way to deliver drugs through the skin

Scientists have showed that applying "temporal pressure" to the skin of mice can create a new way to deliver drugs.

3D printed touchable coronaviruses

Researchers have printed the first biologically correct 3D model of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.

AI finds patterns of mutations in tumour images

Researchers have developed an AI algorithm that uses computer vision to analyze tissue samples from cancer patients.

Self-healing material for soft machines

Scientists have developed a soft synthetic material that can heal itself within a second after damage.

Genetic diseases research with quantum computing

Scientists are harnessing the mind-bending potential of quantum computers to help us understand genetic diseases – even before quantum computers are a thing.

'Smart' breathalizer can reveal lung disease

Using specialized nanoparticles, engineers have developed a way to monitor pneumonia or other lung diseases by analyzing the breath exhaled by the patient.

Scientists 3D print a working heart pump

Researchers have 3D printed a functioning centimeter-scale heart pump with real human cells in the lab.

Janggu makes deep learning a breeze

Researchers have developed a new tool that makes it easier to maximize the power of deep learning for studying genomics.

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.

First cochlear implants with lighting array

Researchers combine for the first time gene therapy in the cochlea with optical cochlear implants to optogenetically activate the auditory pathway in gerbils.

Smart fabrics with bioactive inks monitor body

Researchers have developed biomaterial-based inks that respond to and quantify chemicals released from the body or in the surrounding environment by changing color.

Researchers successfully bioprint healthy new tissue

New muscle has successfully been created in mice using a minimally invasive technique dubbed ‘intravital 3D bioprinting’.

Artificial skin makes robots sweat and heals wound

Researchers have developed a smart surface that can actively and repeatedly release and reabsorb substances by environmental stimuli.

Graphene sensors monitor food safety

Researchers are using high-resolution printing technology and the unique properties of graphene to make low-cost biosensors to monitor food safety and livestock health.

Smartwatch turns into biochemical monitoring system

Engineers have designed a thin adhesive film that could upgrade a consumer smartwatch into a powerful health monitoring system.

Microneedle patch delivers stem cells into tissue

Researchers have developed a microneedle patch to deliver mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) into the skin.

4D printing soft objects for implants

Scientists have developed a method to 4D print objects that can be manipulated to take on alternate forms when exposed to changes in temperature, electric current or stress.

Nanotechnology provides rapid visual detection of COVID-19

Scientists have developed an experimental diagnostic test for COVID-19 that can visually detect the presence of the virus in 10 minutes.

Microrobot rolls deep inside the body

Scientists invented a tiny microrobot that resembles a white blood cell travelling through the circulatory system.

Breast cancer: restoring sensation via implant

The Bionic Breast Project from the University of Chicago applies bionic technology to restore post-mastectomy breast function.

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.

Nutrition smart patch reduced diabetes risk

A wearable smart patch will deliver precision data to help people personalise their diets and reduce their risk of developing lifestyle-related chronic diseases like Type 2 diabetes.

Fighting infectious diseases using AI

Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence platform to dramatically increase the efficiency of drug combination therapies.

AI may help brain cancer patients avoid biopsy

Brain cancer patients in the coming years may not need to go under the knife to help doctors determine the best treatment for their tumors.

A biosensor for the COVID-19 virus

Researchers have developed a novel sensor for detecting the new coronavirus. In future it could be used to measure the concentration of the virus in the environment.

Bringing magnetic resonance to fertility treatment

EPFL spin-off Annaida is developing a magnetic resonance system that can detect the chemistry inside the tiniest living organisms.

'Organ-on-a-chip' finds out how COVID-19 invades our bodies

In order for a COVID-19 vaccine and antiviral drugs to be developed, scientists first need to understand why this virus spreads so easily and quickly, and why it invades our bodies with seemingly little resistance from our immune system.

'CovIdentify' pits smartphones and wearables against coronavirus

A research study seeks volunteers to provide data from smartphones, smartwatches and health surveys to help detect COVID-19.

Robotic testing platform increases coronavirus testing capacity

A robotic testing platform developed in just nine days by dementia researchers could substantially increase the UK’s capacity to test people for coronavirus.

Scientists model heart attack on a chip

The chip is capable of precisely controlling oxygen and nutrient levels, and allowing observation of cell behavior in real time.

A robotic COVID-19 testing lab

Scientists are creating from scratch a diagnostic lab with the capability to process more than 1,000 patient samples per day.

Diabetes: 3D printed sensors for breath tests

Researchers have developed a procedure to produce extremely sensitive and energy-efficient sensors using 3D printing.

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.

NVIDIA Healthcare 2.0 – Developing and deploying AI in healthcare

“AI is the biggest technological breakthrough of our lifetime. It will boost the entire healthcare ecosystem and will eventually re-invent the way we deliver medicine entirely.”

VR reasearch reveals promising intervention in cancer treatment

The use of virtual reality can reduce anxiety and improve mood in women undergoing chemotherapy for breast cancer.

3D printed biomaterial enables forming of blood vessels

An international team of scientists have discovered a new material that can be 3D printed to create tissue-like vascular structures. In a new study, researchers have developed a way to 3D print graphene oxide with a protein which can organise into tubular structures that replicate some properties of vascular tissue.