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Pill-sized device heats up point-of-care diagnostics
A miniaturized chemical heater devised at the University of Toronto can offer a low-cost, field-portable solution for diagnostic testing in resource-limited areas.
Watch: Soft robot gently handles jellyfish to keep them calm
Researchers from the American Museum of National History found that soft robotic fingers can be used to conduct undersea research without stressing out delicate deep-sea animals.
A smart contact lens of many colors
The lens changes color to signal that the wearer suffers from glaucoma or xerophthalmia, an abnormally dry eye condition.
Watch: Better microneedle barbs are 4D-printed
Microneedles with improved tissue adhesion performance have been 4D printed to facilitate minimally invasive drug administration.
A conductive cardiac patch for damaged hearts
The patch was demonstrated to withstand repeated stretching and to incorporate electroconductive properties that mimic those of human heart tissue.
Bioengineers get into the 3D-printing groove
Researchers at Rice University have developed a 3D-printing method that yields solid plastic implants incorporating different types of living cells.
Researcher develops AI for predicting best prescription for treating depression
A researcher from Stanford University in California is developing AI technology that can assist medical personnel in selecting the appropriate antidepressant for treating depression.
Research team develops yarn-like material from human skin cells
An international team of researchers led by the University of Bordeaux in France has created a yarn-like material derived from human skin cells.
Researchers develop fingerprinting method to detect cocaine use
Teams from Surrey University, the National Physical Laboratory, Forensic Science Ireland and Intelligent Fingerprinting have devised a new fingerprinting method to detect cocaine use.
Gates introduces alternative to conventional spiral hoses
The MegaSys MXG 4K hydraulic hose is a lightweight, compact, highly flexible drop-in replacement for conventional spiral hoses.
Manufacturing industry seeks creators to fill workforce shortage
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) is preparing to embark on a tour designed to fill an ongoing skills gap in the manufacturing industry by appealing to young students and their parents.
AI predicts the progression of two neurodegenerative diseases, study shows
The study has the potential to help doctors choose the most effective treatments for patients.
Team develops first AI-derived pharmaceutical
A U.K. startup and a Japanese pharmaceutical company have jointly developed the first AI-derived pharmaceutical, according to reports.
Color-changing bandage signals infection and delivers drugs
The smart material changes color when an infection or drug-resistant bacteria is detected and administers drugs accordingly.
Coalition develops microrobotic system for regenerating knee cartilage in rabbits
A coalition of researchers from institutions in both China and Korea have devised a microrobotic system for regenerating knee cartilage in rabbits.
Researchers create fiber composed of seaweed, crab shell compounds for textile, medical industries
Research conducted by teams from the University of British Columbia, Aalto University and the University of São Paulo have developed a fiber by spinning together chitin nanoparticles from blue crabs and a seaweed extract called alginate.
A spectroscopic approach to painless glucose monitoring
The technique offers a non-invasive way to transdermally monitor blood glucose levels.
New technology may reduce injection-site pain associated with some common drugs
The platform enables drug manufacturers to measure the causes of tissue swelling.
Larynx of a 3,000-year-old mummy recreated with 3D printing
Researchers have created sound using the vocal tract of a 3,000-year-old mummified body.
Improved cancer chip speeds up drug testing
Glioblastoma accounts for 50% of all malignant brain tumors, with a five-year survival rate of only 5.6%. A device developed at the University of Houston may help improve those odds.