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.
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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.
Smart wound dressings with healing sensors
Researchers have developed smart wound dressings with built-in nanosensors that glow to alert patients when a wound is not healing properly.
3D printing devices to boost bacterial resistance
Researchers have discovered how to tailor-make artificial body parts and other medical devices with built-in functionality that offers better shape and durability, while cutting the risk of bacterial infection at the same time.
MRSA: Microneedle patch delivers antibiotics
Researchers are developing a microneedle patch that delivers antibiotics directly into the affected skin area.
Hydrogel protects against resistant bacteria
Researchers have developed a specially designed hydrogel that works against all types of bacteria, including antibiotic-resistant ones.
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.
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.
8 autonomous robots for disinfecting surfaces
In this third part of our ongoing series, we present eight additional systems that are currently being deployed to decontaminate and sanitize surfaces.
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.
7 mobile disinfection robots for medical environments
The following seven robotic systems are either currently being deployed or developed for the fight against the coronavirus.
Using bacteria as micro-3D printers
Researchers have used bacteria to produce intricately designed three-dimensional objects made of nanocellulose.
Magic fibers: ‘smart fabrics’ can change color
Researchers are testing new ways to spin liquid crystals into fibers that could be used in camouflage clothing or to create cleaning wipes that can detect the presence of bacteria.
Diamond-studded silk wound dressing improves healing
Scientists have developed a next generation wound dressing that can detect infection and improve healing in burns, skin grafts and chronic wounds.
A wearable for treating antibiotic-resistant infections
Researchers have developed a wearable solution that allows a patient to receive treatment of antibiotic-resistant infections and woundswithout leaving home.
Don't forget to clean robotic support pets
Research from the University of Plymouth suggests that robot pets could pose an infection risk if passed between staff and service users without cleaning.
A bacteria-grabbing smart capsule
Researchers have developed a 3D printed ingestable capsule that can capture samples throughout the gut and safely transport these outside the body for testing.
AI may be able to ID drug-resistant superbugs
Scientists have shown that different strains of the same bacterial pathogen can be distinguished by a machine learning analysis of their growth dynamics alone.
High-tech clothing: Wearable health
Thanks to a variety of smart technologies, high-tech clothing today is capable of analyzing body functions or actively optimizing the microclimate.
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.
9 disinfection robots fighting the coronavirus
Surfaces contaminated with SARS-CoV-2 pose a grave threat to the safety of staff and patients. To minimize the risks for their staff, hospitals are utilizing disinfection robots to sanitize surfaces.
Fighting infectious diseases using AI
Researchers have developed an artificial intelligence platform to dramatically increase the efficiency of drug combination therapies.
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.
