HEADLINES ARCHIVE
One Language for the IoT
Most IoT devices don't speak the same language even if they use the same wireless technology.
No Refrigeration, No Problem for Antibody-Based Diagnostics
New nanoparticle technology eliminates the need for cold storage in some medical diagnostic tests.
Graphene Detects Cancer Cells
The nanomaterial was shown to distinguish a single hyperactive cancerous cell from a normal cell.
Supercap Could Be Preferred Power Source for Pacemakers
An ultra-thin supercapacitor under development might power a pacemaker for the life of the patient.
Method Creates Complex Microscopic Machines
These machines---implantable microelectromechanical systems--are constructed using biocompatible hydrogels. They can be fine-tuned to perform a wide range of functions, and are wirelessly controllable.
Stacked Antibodies as Disease Sensors
Engineers use molecular self-assembly to build antibody-based biosensors.
Engineering a New Way to Get B12 Vitamin
When the right strains of microbe are selected and suitable conditions are set, bacterium can be induced to synthesize large quantities of vitamin B12 in its cells.
Decal Electronics Form Flexible Health Sensors
A 3D-printed sensor contains narrow strips of aluminum foil that change conductivity at different bending states.
Image Recognition Software Identifies Potential Drugs
Using artificial intelligence to mine libraries of untested chemical compounds can speed up the search for potentially useful new drugs.
DFM Strategies Save Time and Money
Partnering with an expert in design for manufacturability (DFM) can help get those brilliant product ideas off the drawing board and onto a production line.
Imaging Technique Identifies Individual Neurons
A new method for imaging the human retina gave researchers the first look at individual retinal ganglion cells.
Leaf-inspired Photoreactor
A solar-fueled scheme has been demonstrated that could lead to the sustainable production of pharmaceuticals or other chemicals.
Learning How the Brain Moves from Sight to Recognition
Results provide a step toward understanding the stages of information processing.
Self-healing Material Could Be Used for Artificial Muscles
Self-healing materials can repair damage caused by the wear and tear of regular use. A device made of self-healing material could last longer and cost less to operate and maintain than a conventional counterpart.
Molding the World’s Smallest Medical Parts
Micromolding "virtuosity" requires special skill in areas such as material selection and building the metal tools used to mold tiny plastic parts.
Paper-Based Skin Patch Monitors Hydration
Conventional methods for monitoring hydration are either invasive, require non-portable equipment or do not yield results immediately.
Blood Products Unaffected by Drone Trips
The study examined the effects of drone transportation on larger amounts of blood used for transfusion, which have more complex handling and storage requirements than samples for lab testing.
Method for Storing Vaccines at Room Temperature
Shipping vaccines in an unbroken temperature-controlled supply chain all the way to recipients is a major logistical and financial challenge in remote areas and developing countries.
Electric Current Used to Kill Drug-Resistant Bacteria
When doctors use antibiotics to treat a bacterial infection, many of these microorganisms die. Bacteria that form a biofilm are harder to kill because antibiotics only partially penetrate this layer.
Optical Blood-Flow Sensor for Wearables
A laser diode and photodetector track blood flow volume in subcutaneous tissue.