Life Sciences

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  • UC Berkeley turns robot dogs into robot guides for the visually impaired

    Robodogs to guide the visually impaired.

  • App can detect signs of COVID-19 in users' voices

    During testing, the app proved more than 80% accurate.

  • Test pinpoints COVID-19 viral variants

    The assay rapidly identifies and sequences the SARS-CoV-2 virus, helping to track new variants.

  • Two mouthwashes disrupted SARS-CoV-2 in the lab

    Listerine and Chlorhexidine disrupted COVID-19 during lab tests.

  • Medical imaging system improves accuracy of blood draws

    Device projects venous patterns onto patient arms to improve blood draw outcomes.

  • Antibody stimulates tooth growth in mice

    Researchers intend to test the antibody on pigs and dogs.

  • 16 podcasts for professional and novice engineers alike

    These 16 podcasts are created for engineers, by engineers.

  • Durian fruit-derived gel bandage promotes wound healing

    Bandage derived from durian fruit encourages healing.

  • Watch: Rapid test measures COVID-19 immunity

    The pinprick test accurately measures coronavirus antibody concentrations in blood in under one hour.

  • Video: Engineered heart valves grow with pediatric patients

    Pediatric heart valve replacement surgeries could be reduced after tri-tube valves demonstrated growth in an animal model.

  • Video: 3D printer takes a bite out of dental parts production time

    The printer improves production efficiency in dental labs by manufacturing at least five times more dental parts on a single mixed tray than competitive systems.

  • Watch a FRESH approach to 3D bioprinting

    The technology has been used to produce the first full-size 3D bioprinted human heart model.

  • Team improves the speed of 3D printing

    Technique could speed up 3D printing 10 to 50 times.

  • Vaccine passports: The road back to normal?

    COVID-19 digital passports could open up travel and the economy, but at what cost?

  • Wearable sensor issues an alert when it detects inactivity

    The wearable sensor keeps the wearer from inactivity.

  • Watch: Self-sanitizing door handle designed for public spaces

    Handle reduces surface transmission of COVID-19, other viruses.

  • EV is new link in the vaccine supply chain

    The compact, zero-emissions vehicle can help make vaccines more accessible.

  • Company to treat peanut allergies with toothpaste

    Is toothpaste the solution for peanut allergies?

  • New mask features anti-viral barrier

    The masks can protect against COVID-19 for seven hours at a time.

  • Swimming cells improve performance of microfluidic devices

    Motile algae cells are used to measure performance of high-tech microfluidic devices.

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