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Human Sweat-Detecting Sensor
The research team developed the odor-detecting sensor from a membrane protein found in the antenna of mosquitoes called an olfactory receptor.
Mimicking Bug Eyes Could Brighten Reflective Signs
Retroreflective materials, including some tapes and road paints, work by bouncing light back toward the original source, such as a car’s headlights, making them bright and easy to see.
Breathalyzer IDs Disease "Fingerprint"
The device achieved 86% accuracy in both detecting and identifying diseases.
New Source of Anti-Cancer Drugs?
A new family of enediyne natural products, called tiancimycins kill selected cancer cells more rapidly and completely in comparison to toxic molecules used in FDA-approved antibody-drug conjugates.
Toy Safety Advances Stem from Protecting Soldiers from Eye Injuries
A dummy headform outfitted with impact sensors allows researchers to measure forces exerted by a projectile on the eyes and face and determine which impacts are likely to cause injury.
Optical Probe May Allow More Precise Removal of Breast Cancer
The newly developed probe operates on the principle that cancer tissue has a more acidic environment than normal cells, generating more lactic acid as a byproduct of its aggressive growth.
POINTER: Enhancing Safety for First Responders
The tracking system works reliably inside buildings and may help to pinpoint a first responder’s location, increasing safety for firefighters and other emergency personnel.
Drugs from Dirt
In soil collected from city parks, the team dug up genetic evidence of bacteria capable of producing a wide range of compounds whose potent effects might be harnessed for medicines.
Capsule Developed to Treat Hemophilia
The advance gives those affected by the hereditary bleeding disorder hope for a less-expensive, less-painful treatment option than conventional injections or infusions.
Stretchable Semiconducting Polymer for Wearable Electronics
Flexible and self-healing, the material also possesses high carrier mobility.
Soil Carbon Release Likely Understated
The study predicts that for one degree of warming, about 30 petagrams of soil carbon will be released into the atmosphere, or twice as much as is emitted annually due to human-related activities.
Targeting Kidney Function to Control Mosquitos
Inducing kidney failure may represent a new option for controlling mosquito populations while protecting honeybees.
Mind Control of a Robotic Arm
A robotic arm picked up objects with an average success rate above 80% and moved objects from a table to a shelf with an average success rate above 70%.
Sodium Bicarbonate Is an Environmentally Friendly Blasting Abrasive
Soda blasting offers a gentle yet effective way to clean, remove paint, and degrease a wide variety of substrates, including steel, lead, aluminum, alloys, plastics, rubbers, composites, and masonry materials.
Could a Microneedle Patch Replace Injections?
A skin patch combines soft polymer with stainless steel microneedles for a potential alternative to often-painful injections.
Watson-Powered Robot Aids the Elderly and Caregivers
The robot will perform several tasks, including helping to study innovative ways of measuring an individual’s vital signs and answering basic health-related questions.
Sensor Networks, Wearable Printed Electronics and AAL
Sensors and printed electronics will be increasingly integrated into smart wearable devices to facilitate the implementation of active assisted living.
Chemical Snapshots Could Lead to Better Engineered Cartilage
Researchers have so far not been able to successfully mimic the complex structure of natural articular cartilage in the lab.
Data Analytics: An Emerging Tool for Medical Treatment
Researchers were able to discern variations in healthcare costs among patients with similar conditions and were able to group patients based on their progress and to identify trends regarding recovery and treatment options.
Graphene-infused Silly Putty for Medical Sensors
Adding graphene to polysilicone yields a compound that conducts electricity and is sensitive to the slightest deformation or impact.