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.
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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.
Hydrogel injection may repair heart muscle damagage
Researchers have developed an injectable hydrogel that could help repair and prevent further damage to the heart muscle after a heart attack.
Shape-changing 4D materials hold promise for bioengineering
New hydrogel-based materials that can change shape in response to psychological stimuli, such as water, could be the next generation of materials used to bioengineer tissues and organs.
Ultrabright dots see beyond skin deep
Researchers are developing technology to improve high-resolution bioimaging of structures and tissues located deep within the body.
A 'FRESH' way to bioprint tissues and organs
A bioprinting method enables advanced tissue fabrication by using a yield-stress support bath that holds bioinks in place until they are cured and works with a wide array of bioinks.
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.
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.
Lasers and molecular tethers enable tissue engineering
Researchers have used lasers and molecular tethers to create perfectly patterned platforms for tissue engineering.
Precision health in the palm of your hand
Recent breakthrough developments in technologies for real-time genome sequencing, analysis, and diagnosis are poised to deliver a new standard of personalized care.
Sensor detects scarred or fatty liver tissue
Engineers have developed a diagnostic tool, based on nuclear magnetic resonance, that could be used to detect fatty liver disease and liver fibrosis.
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.
Bioprinted heart provides new tool for surgeons
Surgeons will soon have a powerful new tool for planning and practice with the creation of the first full-sized 3D bioprinted model of the human heart.
Using bacteria as micro-3D printers
Researchers have used bacteria to produce intricately designed three-dimensional objects made of nanocellulose.
A microrobot for brain disease research
Researchers have developed a neural cell delivery microrobot that connects neural networks by accurately delivering neurons to the intended locations under the in vitro environment.
Gel instrumental in bioprinting tissues
Researchers at Penn State have developed a supportive gel that allows for printing of complex shapes using cell aggregates.
Octopus-inspired sucker transfers tissue grafts
A new device inspired by an octopus’s sucker rapidly transfers delicate tissue or electronic sheets to the patient, overcoming a key barrier to clinical application.
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.
Silk improves bioink for artificial organs
Researchers mechanically reprocess silk into a biologically compatible component of bioinks that improves the structural fidelity of 3D-printed hydrogels containing cells for use in drug development and regrowing lost or damaged body
The heat is on for building 3D artificial organ tissues
Radiator-like fluid systems adjust the genetic wiring inside human liver cells in preliminary work toward artificial organ-tissue engineering.
Parylene photonics enable optical biointerfaces
Scientists have invented an optical platform that will likely become the new standard in optical biointerfaces.
“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.
Machine learning speeds up bioscaffold development
A dose of artificial intelligence can speed the development of 3D-printed bioscaffolds that help injuries heal.
Oxygen-releasing bioink for bioprinting
Researchers have developed an oxygen-releasing bioink that may be useful in 3D printing bioengineered cell constructs.
3D printed smart swabs for COVID-19 testing
Researchers have created a 3D printed self-adjusting smart swab that could be used for COVID-19 testing.
Tool with smart sensors advances cardiac surgery
A new class of medical instruments equipped with an advanced soft electronics system could improve the diagnoses and treatments of a number of cardiac diseases and conditions.
Laser jolts microscopic robots into motion
Researchers have created the first microscopic robots that incorporate semiconductor components, allowing them to be controlled with standard electronic signals.
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.
Mouth and throat cancer: Robotic surgery may improve outcomes
Robotic surgery for patients with early stage, oropharyngeal squamous cell cancer is associated with improved health outcomes, including better long-term survival.
3D printing heart cells from stem cells
Scientists have shown that 3D printing can be used to control stem cell differentiation into embryoid bodies that replicate heart cells.
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.
Lego-inspired 3D printed soft tissue bricks
Researchers have developed a tiny, 3D-printed technology that can be assembled like Lego blocks and help repair broken bones and soft tissue.
Pectus Excavatum: 3D printed scaffold implanted
Surgeons have implanted a patient suffering from a congenital defect with a novel, absorbable soft tissue reconstruction scaffold.
