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Stemming brain bleeds with nanorobots
The researchers suggest that nanorobots could eventually be remotely controlled for applications including targeted drug delivery and organ repair.
Finger wrap tracks glucose, vitamins, drug levels through sweat
Setting this wearable apart is that the device is powered by the sweat that it analyzes.
Fighting antibiotic-resistant biofilms with silver nanoparticles
To penetrate biofilms, the team developed a nanoparticle that combines various mechanisms for killing bacteria.
PCR plates for robotic automation applications
These dual polymer plates include polypropylene wells for optimal thermal transfer and enhanced reaction efficiency, leading to more accurate and reliable results.
Capture gel and western blot images from the benchtop
This system is designed for rapid, reliable and highly sensitive imaging of gels and western blots, all in a compact benchtop format.
Accelerate discovery of therapies with this fully automated plasmid purification system
The system prepares high purity plasmid DNA in approximately 75 minutes, half the traditional process time and without the need for centrifugation.
New hydrogel promises to slow and treat arthritis
Expected to slow the progression of and potentially treat osteoarthritis, the new technique uses “hydrogel microspheres” in combination with an antibody to restore cartilage lubrication.
Anti-bleed gel promises to save soldiers' lives
Cresilon’s plant-based hemostatic gel, dubbed Traumagel, is expected to temporarily control the flow of blood when applied externally to a wound.
Are you calibrating your pharma pH meter correctly? Watch for these mistakes
Here are common mistakes to avoid during pH meter calibration to ensure consistent and trustworthy pH measurements in pharmaceutical applications.
Choker-like wearable detects and broadcasts silently mouthed words
Hoping to redefine the field of silent speech interface (SSI), the researchers were able to create the choker using embedded ultrasensitive textile strain sensor technology.
Implantable device promises to treat opioid overdose in minutes
The new device, dubbed iSOS, can independently detect overdose and automatically administer naloxone — all without the need for a bystander to be present as is the case with other approaches, such as intranasal spray, intramuscular injection or intravenous injection.
Team powers robot leg with artificial muscles
The team replicated the extensor and flexor muscle construction found in humans and animals, thus ensuring that the robotic leg can move in both directions, using electro-hydraulic actuators, dubbed HASELs.
Electric bandage expedites wound healing
The team created WPEDs, which are disposable wound dressings featuring electrodes on one side and a small, biocompatible battery, which is composed of a magnesium anode and a silver/silver chloride cathode with a dry cellulose separator impregnated with sodium chloride, on the other side.
New saliva test detects heart failure at home in mere minutes
The eCaDI device is comprised of five layers — three layers of transparent, flexible plastic, combined with layers of double-sided adhesive.
AI uses tongue color to make predictions about diseases
According to the team, the algorithms achieved a 98% rate of accuracy in predicting assorted diseases when the artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm analyzed the color of the human tongue.
Protecting what matters: How Apple Rubber creates seals for the medical industry
By leveraging advanced materials, cutting-edge manufacturing processes and a deep understanding of the unique challenges of medical applications, Apple Rubber has become a trusted partner for medical device manufacturers worldwide.
Diagnosing genetic conditions from facial photographs using AI
Being able to diagnose Marfan syndrome early via AI is expected to enhance diagnostics and potentially enable protective therapies.
New AI system could pave the way for automated dental care
Perceptive’s dental robotics system reportedly combines advanced optical coherence tomography, imaging, artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics.
Northwestern biomaterial regrows cartilage
The material was applied to the damaged knee cartilage of animals and, following a period of six months, the team observed significant repair improvements wherein new cartilage developed.
Team to print and grow lung tissue with mucus-based bio-ink
In a bid to better explore the production of lung tissue in the lab, the team sought to develop a suitable bio-ink as a means to 3D print structures mimicking human tissue.