3D Printed Heart Muscle Beats
August 22, 2023
Researchers at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences have developed a technique that allows them to 3D print a heart...
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Magnetic Tentacle Robots for Minimally Invasive Procedures
August 21, 2023
Researchers at the University of Leeds in the UK have developed a magnetic tentacle robot that is intended for use in minimally invasive medical procedures,...
Light-Activated Hydrogel Thickens, Reshapes Thinning Cornea
August 9, 2023
Researchers at the University of Ottawa have developed a light-activated hydrogel treatment for corneal disease. Many of the people who suffer from corneal disease, which...
Semi-Automated Manufacture of E-Skin Sensors
August 8, 2023
Engineers at the Technical University of Munich in Germany have developed a system that allows them to semi automate the production of tactile sensors. Such...
Biomaterial Injection Combines T Cell and Cancer Vaccine Treatments
August 7, 2023
Researchers at the Harvard Wyss Institute have developed an anti-cancer biomaterial treatment that combines adoptive T cell therapy and cancer vaccine technology to treat solid...
Artificial Muscle Changes Stiffness with Voltage
August 2, 2023
Scientists at Queen Mary University of London have developed an artificial muscle that can change from soft to hard in response to a voltage change....
Wireless Patch Monitors, Paces Heart and then Biodegrades
Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a cardiac monitoring device that is intended for use in patients who have suffered a cardiac event. The soft...
Implantable Sponge for Hemorrhage Monitoring and Control
Researchers at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation in California have developed an implantable sponge that can monitor for signs of a hemorrhage, and then...
Microneedle Patch for Antibiotic-Free Acne Treatment
August 1, 2023
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have developed a microneedle patch for the drug-free treatment of skin infections, such as acne. Acne is often...
Smart Pants Track Physical Activity
July 25, 2023
Engineers at the Federal University of Espirito Santo in Brazil have developed smart pants that can non-intrusively track physical movements and provide updates to caregivers...
Soft Coating Cools Wearable Devices
Scientists at the City University of Hong Kong have developed a coating for wearable technologies that can help to dissipate heat, reducing the chances of...
Nanomagnet Patch Measures Muscle Movements
July 19, 2023
Researchers at UCLA have developed a wearable patch that can measure muscle movements in underlying tissues. The patch contains nanomagnets, and movements in underlying muscles...