bacteria

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.

Printable rubber-like material could replace human tissue

Researchers have created a material with a unique set of properties, which could act as a replacement for human tissue in medical procedures.

Deep learning yields new antibiotic

An AI model identifies a powerful new drug that can kill many species of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.

‘Smart’ implant coatings to nip infections in the bud

Physicists from University of Augsburg have developed a "smart" coating that is particularly toxic when bacteria are present in its environment.

Swimming 3D printed donuts deliver therapies inside body

Researchers have developed a way to 3D print custom microswimmers that can transport drugs and nanotherapeutic agents, as well as potentially manipulate tissue directly inside the body.

Using AI in the fight against river blindness

Researchers want to develop a method in which artificial intelligence automatically evaluates tissue samples from patients under the microscope.

Wearable turns away bacteria with your clothes

A new fabric innovation allows the wearer to control electronic devices through the clothing and keep the wearer safe from the latest virus that’s going around.

3D printed pill samples gut microbiome to aid diagnosis

The pill is the first known working device capable of non-invasively and accurately assessing the profile of bacterial species inhabiting any stage of the gastrointestinal tract.

The UVD Robot destroys hospital bugs

“UVD Robot” by Blue Ocean Robotics drives autonomously and eliminates bacteria and other harmful microorganisms on all contact surfaces in hospitals.

An army of microrobots can wipe out dental plaque

Researchers developed a microscopic robotic cleaning crew. With two types of robotic systems the scientists showed that robots with catalytic activity could ably destroy biofilms.

Organtransplantation: Biophotonic therapy kills infections

Scientists have developed a new technique for the decontamination of organs before transplantation using ultraviolet and red light irradiation.

AI detects the presence of viruses

UCLA researchers have developed a rapid and automated biosensing method based on holography coupled with deep learning.

‘Smart’ surfaces promise safer implants

Researchers design “smart” surfaces, creating promise for safer implants and more accurate diagnostic tests.

Smartphone, M.D.: BactiCount detects bacteria in 60 minutes

"BactiCount" app and lab kit allow a smartphone to identify bacteria that cause urinary tract infections from patients anywhere in the world.

“Drinkable” electronic sensors track cancer-cell development

A drinking solution containing millions of tiny electronic sensors disguised as bacteria could helppatients in tracking their illness.

Nanorobots clear bacteria and toxins from blood

Engineers have developed tiny ultrasound-powered robots that can swim through blood, removing harmful bacteria along with the toxins they produce.

Ingestible “bacteria-on-a-chip” could help diagnose disease

MIT researchers have built an ingestible sensor equipped with genetically engineered bacteria that can diagnose bleeding in the stomach or other gastrointestinal problems.

Machine learning flags emerging pathogens

A new machine learning tool could be useful for flagging dangerous bacteria before they cause an outbreak, from hospital wards to a global scale.