Low Current Nanoelectrode for High Resolution Brain Stimulation
June 26, 2023
Scientists at Rice University have developed a highly flexible nanoelectrode that is designed for long-term implantation in the brain. The brain stimulation provided by the...
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Paper Strip Tests for Hypothyroidism
May 19, 2023
Student researchers at Rice University have developed a paper strip test for hypothyroidism, similar to those that are commonly used for COVID-19 testing. Babies with...
Stimu Sock for Electrical Stimulation in Diabetic Neuropathy
May 2, 2023
Researchers at Rice University have developed a “Stimu Sock” that can help to treat balance issues and pain in the feet caused by diabetic neuropathy....
Tiny Cylinders for Controlled Drug Release
April 10, 2023
Researchers at Rice University have developed a new type of microparticle for drug delivery, made from a polymer called PLGA that has already been extensively...
Self-Assembling Peptides as a Bioink
February 15, 2023
Researchers at Rice University have developed a bioprinting method that uses self-assembling peptides as a bioink. The technique involves using “multidomain peptides” that are hydrophobic...
Automated Feeding Platform to Study Mosquito Disease Transmission
February 14, 2023
A team at Rice University has developed an automated feeding platform for mosquitoes that allows researchers to test different types of repellent and investigate mosquito-borne...
CRISPR-Cas13 System for Quick and Sensitive SARS-CoV-2 Detection
October 11, 2022
Scientists at Rice University created a rapid COVID-19 test that is based on the gene editing CRISPR-Cas system. The researchers modified the Cas-13 protein to...
Wearable Pneumatic Assistive Tech with Logic Gate Control
September 9, 2022
Researchers at Rice University have developed a textile control system, free of any electronics, for pneumatic wearable technology that is designed to be helpful for...
Pneumatic Assistive Device for People with Disabilities
September 6, 2022
Researchers at Rice University have developed a pneumatic assistive device for people with disabilities. The technology includes an air pump that is mounted in the...
Magnetic Activation of Specific Brain Circuits
July 29, 2022
Scientists at Rice University developed a system to wirelessly and rapidly activate specific brain circuits using magnetic fields. The technology has been developed in fruit...
Carbon Nanotube Thread Lets Clothes Monitor Health
August 31, 2021
Researchers at Rice University managed to create flexible carbon nanotube fibers that can be incorporated into clothing to function as wearable health monitors. The new...