4D printing may speed development of therapeutics
Researchers have created a 4D printer capable of constructing patterned surfaces that recreate the complexity of cell surfaces.
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Portable 3D skin printer for wound healing
A new handheld 3D printer can deposit sheets of skin to cover large burn wounds – and its “bio ink” can accelerate the healing process.
Fabricated corneal tissue allows closer look at how eyes heal
Researchers used a microfluidic devices to fabricate tiny strands of collagen called fibrils to help further his team’s research on the eye’s repair process.
Rapid test to diagnose asthma
Researchers use machine learning to developing a rapid test that requires only a drop of blood to diagnose asthma.
Wearable sweat sensor detects Gout-causing compounds
Researchers describe a mass-producible wearable sensor that can monitor levels of metabolites and nutrients in a person's blood by analyzing their sweat.
3D-printed device exposes cancer cells
A 3D-printed cell trap developed in the laboratory at Georgia Tech captures blood cells to isolate tumor cells from a blood sample.
Wearable sensors detect what’s in your sweat
Scientists have developed a new wearable sensors that can provide real-time measurements of sweat rate and electrolytes and metabolites in sweat.
Manipulating brain cells using the smartphone
A team of scientists have invented a device that can control neural circuits using a tiny brain implant controlled by a smartphone.
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.
Microrobot delivers stem cells to the brain
Researchers have developed a new microrobot that can precisely deliver therapeutic cells to very specific parts of the brain.
3D printed device detects biomarkers of preterm birth
Researchers have created a 3D printed microchip electrophoresis device that can sensitively detect three serum biomarkers of preterm birth.
Organ-on-a-chip: Device simplifies study of blood cells
A simple innovation the size of a grain of sand means we can now analyse cells and tiny particles as if they were inside the human body.
Fundamental Surgery integrates HaptX Glove into platform
With the integration of HaptX Gloves, FundamentalVR demonstrates the ability to integrate its Surgical Haptic Intelligence Engine with third-party devices.
Lab-on-a-chip detects cancer less invasively
A new ultrasensitive diagnostic device could allow doctors to detect cancer quickly from a droplet of blood or plasma, leading to timelier interventions and better outcomes for patients.
Wearable respiration monitor built with children’s toy
Researchers have developed a wearable, disposable respiration monitor that provides high-fidelity readings on a continuous basis.
Gummy-like robots could help prevent disease
Scientists have developed microscopic, hydrogel-based muscles that can manipulate and mechanically stimulate biological tissue.
3D printing cells to produce human tissue
Engineers have developed a method to 3D print cells to produce human tissue such as ligaments and tendons, a process that will greatly improve a patient's recovery.
New early detection sensor for type 1 diabetes
Researchers are developing early detection technology for Type 1 diabetes that can accurately predict if a child is at risk of the chronic disease.
Lab-on-a-chip technology detects abnormalities in early pregnancy
A wide range of fetal genetic abnormalities could soon be detected in early pregnancy thanks to researchers using lab-on-a-chip, non-invasive technology.
Wearable device measures cortisol in sweat
By drawing in a bit of sweat, a patch developed in the lab of Alberto Salleo can reveal how much cortisol a person is producing. Cortisol is known as the stress hormone but is involved in many important physiological functions.
An automated robotic device for faster blood testing
Researchers have created an automated blood drawing and testing device that provides rapid results,could speed hospital work, enhance healthcare.
A 3D printer ceates complex biological tissues
A technique that uses a specially adapted 3D printer to build therapeutic biomaterials from multiple materials could help advance regenerative medicine.
3D printer creates scaffold for human heart
Engineers built a 3D printer that produces a delicate network of thin ribbons of hardened isomalt, the type of sugar alcohol used to make throat lozenges.
“Body-on-a-chip” could improve drug evaluation
MIT engineers have developed new technology that could be used to evaluate new drugs and detect possible side effects before the drugs are tested in humans.
The world’s smallest wearable device
The wafer-thin, feather-light sensor can fit on a fingernail and precisely measures a person’s exposure to UV light from the sun.