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.
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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.
Bioengineering living heart valves
Reserchers have made progress developing living heart valves that can grow with the body and integrate with the patient's native tissue.
A wearable gas sensor for health monitoring
A highly sensitive wearable gas sensor for environmental and human health monitoring may soon become commercially available.
Nano-based wearable electronics for mental disorder diagnosis
NanoEDGE research project aims at converging production techniques for functionalized electrodes with expertise in nanomaterial fabrication and characterization.
Nanocellulose sensors: wood on our skin
Researchers have now produced a novel flexible sensor that lies on the skin surface and is biocompatible because it is made of nanocellulose.
On the path to safe nanomedicine
Scientists have now developed guidelines that should enable the safe development of nanoparticles for medical use.
Nanolaser has potential to treat neurological disorders
Researchers have developed a tiny nanolaser that can function inside of living tissues without harming them.
Nanoprobes: a leap forward in human-machine interfaces
Machine enhanced humans – or cyborgs as they are known in science fiction – could be one step closer to becoming a reality.
Nanomedicine device delivered controlled doses
Researchers developed a remote-controlled drug delivery implant the size of a grape that may help chronic disease management.
Graphene flakes to control neuron activity
Miniscule spacecrafts able to reach a specific site of the brain and influence drug delivery: graphene flakes, open up truly futuristic horizons.
Wound healing with the power of nanofibers
Scientists have now developed a new type of biomaterial that could help the healing of injuries, especially of severed nerve tracts.
Wristbands do a health check while you work out
Nanotech-powered electrodes help solve the challenges of using sweat to assess biological conditions in real time.
3D printing nanoparticle shapes
Researchers develop new technology to print nanoparticles in different shapes. Personal drug delivery or nano-robotic systems could be a key concept for future medical applications.
Sensor detects brain disorders in seconds
This is the first rapid detector for dopamine and has the potential to help doctors diagnose Parkinson’s, depression and some forms of cancer.
Fantastic Voyage: Nano-bot can probe inside human cells
Researchers have built a set of magnetic ‘tweezers’ that can position a nano-scale bead inside a human cell in three dimensions with unprecedented precision.
Graphene used to built ultrasensitive biosensors
Graphene-base device could detect disease biomarkers at the molecular level and lead to new sensor technology.
How safe is graphene?
Graphene is considered one of the most interesting and versatile materials of our time. But are products containing graphene also safe for humans and the environment?
Graphene sensors can hear your brain whisper
Researchers have developep a sensor that records brain activity at extremely low frequencies and could lead to new treatments for epilepsy.
Nanorobots propel through the eye
Scientists developed specially coated nanometer-sized vehicles that can be actively moved through dense tissue like the vitreous of the eye.
‘Smart’ surfaces promise safer implants
Researchers design “smart” surfaces, creating promise for safer implants and more accurate diagnostic tests.
3D printed microrobots deliver cells to precise locations in the body
In a world premiere, a team of researchers has developed a magnetic 3D printed microscopic robot that can carry cells to precise locations in live animals.
“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.
Sensors open door to wearable medical diagnostic device
Scientists have designed tiny optical sensors that open the door to developing a wearable device that allows doctors to medically diagnose people's health in real time.
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.
Wearable oral sodium sensor could improve hypertension control
Researchers have developed a flexible and stretchable wireless sensing system designed to be comfortably worn in the mouth to measure the amount of sodium a person consumes.
Stem-cell technology aids 3D printed cartilage repair
Swinburne research contributes to novel solution for repairing cartilage damage using the latest technologies in stem cell science.
First X-Ray holographic images of viruses
Researchers developed a new holographic method called in-flight holography. With this method, they were able to demonstrate the first X-ray holograms of nano-sized viruses that were not attached to any surface.