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Researchers explore fungus-based silver nanoparticles as potential COVID-19 remedy
The researchers explained that they carried out tests on hamsters and found that the silver nanoparticles not only inhibited the infection but also reduced the viral load in the lungs, subsequently easing inflammation in the rodents.
Eye scans may help detect schizophrenia early
The team sought to discover whether disruptions in neural communication are linked to genetic risk factors for schizophrenia — which is a disorder known for affecting how the brain processes information.
Smart ‘band-aid’ for organs wirelessly delivers medication on demand
The researchers created the battery-free, chipless, soft nanofluidic intracellular delivery patch that offered enhanced and customized delivery of payloads in targeted internal organs.
Healing bones with the help of bacteria and textile fibers
Researchers from the University of Borås, Sweden, are exploring the use of bacteria to create fibers that promise to help heal bones.
Smart clothing uses AI to track posture and workouts
Dubbed SeamFit, the garment features flexible conductive threads sewn into the neck, arm and side seams of a standard short-sleeved t-shirt.
Liquid-based robot enables precise removal of implant-associated biofilm infections
The liquid-bodied robot uses a dynamic cross-linked magnetic hydrogel with unique viscoelasticity that helps to eliminate biofilms within the human body.
Scientists turn to sea life for smarter heart monitoring tech
Thanks to the starfish-inspired design of the device, the five-arm shape helps to accurately track heart activity even as the wearer moves.
Wearable sweat sensor offers instant hydration tracking
The tiny wearable device measures electrodermal activity (EDA) — which is an electrical property of the skin — to monitor hydration levels during physical activity performed by the wearer.
New horizons in surgical robotics
From miniaturized platforms to AI-powered automation, the following sections explore three groundbreaking advancements poised to reshape the surgical landscape.
Smart tracking devices promise to enhance security for radioactive material shipments
Because such material can be intercepted — for other applications — enroute to medical centers, the U.S. Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory researchers are exploring more secure methods to ensure that such shipments arrive at their intended destinations.
Scientists develop germ-killing paint that targets COVID-19, flu in the hospital and on the train
The coating promises to lower surface-related infections in hospitals, public transport and other high-traffic areas.
New AI-powered breath test detects silicosis in just minutes
The rapid, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered breath test combines mass spectrometry and AI to quickly detect silicosis from breath samples, offering a rapid and non-invasive diagnostic tool that, unlike X-rays and CT scans that detect silicosis at later stages, offers results in minutes.
Magnet-powered miniature robots enable scalpel-free brain surgery
The robotic tools, which measure just 0.1 inch in diameter, can grip, pull and cut tissue. The tools are tiny because they are powered not by motors but by external magnetic fields.
Diagnostic tech rapidly identifies pathogens with near 100% accuracy
The researchers suggest that the new technique is remarkably faster and more accurate than traditional bacterial culture and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis.
New dental treatment adopts high-tech coating to combat tooth decay
According to the Queen Mary University of London team, Varnish VLC is designed to replicate the natural properties of enamel, reducing wear and preventing damage.
New sensor-enhanced t-shirt helps patients leave the hospital sooner
According to its developers, the t-shirt enabled patients who had undergone urological surgery for cancer to feel safer and more reassured than a control group in a study of 70 individuals.
Emergency rescue robot promises to administer first aid in the field
The robot can operate in extreme temperatures from -20° C to 55° C — which makes it appropriate for natural disaster response and rescue operations.
New bionic hand grips everyday objects with 99.69% accuracy
In the lab, the bionic hand identified and manipulated 15 everyday objects, successfully handling objects with a roughly 99% rate of accuracy.
From nose to knees: Cartilage breakthrough promises to enhance joint treatment
Researchers are turning to the nose to potentially heal knee injuries by attempting to develop cartilage implants using cells from patients’ nasal septa.
New tech identifies women at risk of heart disease using AI
Such technology promises to enable doctors to identify high-risk women earlier, thus leading to potentially better treatment and care for those patients.