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High-res 3-D Bone Images Are Produced Without X-rays
The chemists attached luminescent compounds to tiny gold structures to form biologically safe "nanoagents" that are attracted to calcium-rich surfaces that appear when bones crack.
Neural Implant May Improve Tactile Sense for Amputees
An implantable electrode promises better prosthetic limb control and sensory feedback.
U.S. Navy Developing High-Tech Bandage
The bandage will be lightweight, keep the wound fresh and maintain tissue condition for up to 72 hours.
Brain-Sensing Technology Allows Faster Typing
The technology involves a multi-electrode array implanted in the brain to directly read signals from a region that ordinarily directs hand and arm movements.
Camera Spots Esophageal Pre-Cancers Earlier
Researchers have developed a way to take pictures of cells using a specialized camera and fluorescent light given off by a dye—offering a glimpse at what happens when good cells go bad.
Fish Biowaste Converted to Piezoelectric Energy Harvesters
Fish scales contain collagen fibers that possess a piezoelectric property, which means that an electric charge is generated in response to applying a mechanical stress.
App Screens for Blood Conditions
HemaApp uses a smartphone camera to estimate hemoglobin concentrations and screen for anemia.
Robot-assisted Eye Surgery
The so-called R2D2 robot has helped surgeons perform eye surgery in a multi-part test.
Vaccine Cooler Wins UK James Dyson Award
The portable vaccine cooler can be recharged in an hour and keep vaccines cold for up to six days.
Biosensor Allows for Early Detection of Prostate Cancer
The biosensor's high sensitivity makes it capable of early detection of the molecules that are produced by the cancer that pass into the bloodstream.
Brain-Machine Interface Triggers Recovery
WAP says theirs is the first study to report that long-term brain-machine interface use could lead to significant recovery of neurological function in patients suffering from severe spinal cord injuries.
USDA Aims to "Milk" Sustainable Food Packing
A film made of milk protein is biodegradable, sustainable, and edible.
3-D Game Camera Could Help Diagnose MS
The Kinect camera can help provide a better diagnosis of gait pathology and observe if a medication has been effective.
Drones Used for Remote Healthcare Service Delivery
A drone startup teams with a New York university in an effort to improve healthcare delivery.
Nanorobots Target Cancerous Tumors
When they enter a tumor, the nanorobotic agents can detect the oxygen-depleted tumor areas and deliver the drug to them.
Drug-test Card May Catch Counterfeits
Can a $1 paper-based test distinguish between authentic and counterfeit or degraded medicines?
Modeling Cell Mechanics: A Step Toward a Cancer Cure?
Using their expertise to model cell mechanics, engineers are making breakthroughs in cancer research.
A Battery You Can Safely Swallow
A non-toxic, biodegradable battery is designed to power ingestible medical devices.
Hydrogel Designed to Heal Hearts
Injection of a new hydrogel could prevent scar tissue formation and strengthen the organ after a heart attack.
Cutting the Cost of Drug-Building Chemicals
Amines are used widely in pharmaceuticals, including well-known drugs.