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Urine Test for Transplant Rejection
T cell granzyme B attacks organ cell
To determine if rejection of a transplanted organ is beginning, researchers at Emory University [MORE]
Coating Stem Cells to Target Heart Tissue
Artificial plasma membrane binding construct
Stem cell scientists at the University of Bristol, and colleagues in Australia and France, described their [MORE]
Regenerative Medicine without Stem Cells
Regeneration of lung over 36 hours
As promising as stem cells are for regenerating damaged tissues, they are not without their [MORE]
Paper Organs, Ready to Grow
3D printing paper organs
Here’s a novel idea: create paper models of organs and tumors, complete with blood vessels, nerves and [MORE]
Making Closer Contact between Sensors and Cells
Floating and flexible cellular sensor
Tissue culture researchers at Purdue University are using an ultra-buoyant polymer scaffold with electrophysiological sensors to [MORE]
Artificial DNA Controls Sequenced Release of Drugs from a Capsule
Sequencing release of drug
The earliest controlled release drug dates from 1938, and relied on polymer coatings to survive gastric acids [MORE]
Predicting Microbiome Changes
Gut microbiome
Enteroendocrine cells in the human gut secrete serotonin, hormones and other chemicals that send signals to the brain via [MORE]
Multiomics for Pediatric Cancers
Cancer treatment at St. Jude
Sooner or later, some political leader will realize that the most important goal in healthcare is [MORE]
“Health Waze”
Digital health infographic.
Waze GPS is a software product from Google that aids driving navigation. In this piece the medical chair [MORE]
Stem Cell Growth Factors in Kidney Regeneration
Stem cell research
The Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine keeps on making dramatic discoveries about regrowing human tissues. In this [MORE]
Stress-Tracking Sensor
Home test- for stress biomarkers
Some stresses are worse than others, but even minor threats cause adrenalin and cortisol to enter [MORE]
CRISPR-Engineered B Cells
SPRed B cells produce antibodies against virus
Several research groups aim to engineer B cells against infectious viruses like HIV or [MORE]
Hydration Monitoring with Saliva
MX3 hydration measurement system
An Austin, TX company, MX3 Diagnostics, is now testing its handheld digital meter for hydration levels based [MORE]
Mini-MRI for Knee Injury
Prototype of mini MRI for knee injuries
Besides the bones of the knee joint, there are tendons, the meniscus, and ligaments [MORE]