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New Light in Neuroimaging
Optical functional imaging of brain oxygen
Collaborators at the University of Birmingham (UK) and the University of Washington medical school have [MORE]
Implantable Device Controls Heartbeat and Blood Pressure
Barostim Neo in body drawing
A pacemaker-like implantable device stimulates the carotid artery in a way that reduces risk of heart [MORE]
Millions and Millions of Genes in the Microbiome
Human microbiome project
“Early estimates as to exactly how many unique genes [in the human microbiome] there may be range from [MORE]
Artificial Intelligence in Oncology so far, not so Good
Watson computer
“In 2018, the team at MD Anderson published a paper in The Oncologist outlining their experiences with Watson and [MORE]
A “Channelpedia” of Potassium Ion Channels
Ion channel data base
Researchers in the “Blue Brain Project” at EPFL (Lausanne, Switzerland) have created a rough draft map of [MORE]
Smartphone to Brain Implant to Neural Circuits
Tiny implant in brain can control neural circuits
In a step toward automated animal studies, engineers at the Korean Advanced Institute [MORE]
Perspective on “Collaborative Robots”
HighRes robotic system
This piece has an interview with the CEO of HighRes Biosolutions (Beverly, MA) about robotics in laboratory automation [MORE]
Genetics of Disease and Aging
Epigenetic mechanisms.
Disease and aging usually are thought to be distinct processes, but that may not be entirely so. Biologists at [MORE]
Human Clinical Trials for CRISPR Underway in the US
CRISPR Cas9
Seven years after CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing appeared, clinical trials have begun. The University of Pennsylvania has treated two patients, [MORE]
“Cyborg Organoids”
Cyborg organoid
Harvard bioengineers have created cyborg mini organoids from culturing stem cells on a flexible, stretchable electronic mesh imbedded with [MORE]
Microrobots for Intestinal Procedures
Micro robots deliver drugs to precise location
“Scientists at Caltech have now developed self-propelled microrobots that can deliver drugs to precise [MORE]
Transdermal Optical Imaging of Blood Pressure
Selfie video measures blood pressure
In a study at the University of Toronto comparing blood pressure readings from an arm cuff [MORE]
Prototype Automated Exosuit
Running with exoskeleton.
As the population ages, gait-assist devices have increasing relevance. This piece describes an exosuit that engineers at Harvard [MORE]
Electromagnetic Fields Inhibit Cancer Metastases
Breast cancer cells
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers at Ohio State University, report this: “Using a novel microfluidic platform, we found that [MORE]