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Identifying Melanoma with a Smartphone
Automated melanoma detection
Research from engineers at MIT “describes the development of the tool using a branch of artificial intelligence called [MORE]
Organoid Model of Cervical Cancer
Patient-derived organoid model for cervical cancer
“Researchers from the group of Hans Clevers (Hubrecht Institute) developed the first patient-derived organoid model [MORE]
Immune Cells in Organs
Increasing immune cells in organs in response to microbial exposure
University of Minnesota immunologists have made three important findings about immune [MORE]
A Gene Bypass
Bypasing gene mutations
“We [biologists and biochemists at Penn State] have developed a novel gene correction strategy, Co-opting Regulation Bypass Repair [MORE]
Light Sheet Fluorescent Brain Imaging
Implantable photonic neural probes for light sheet brain imaging
“We [an international collaboration of photonic scientists] develop implantable photonic neural probes [MORE]
A Light Trail of Cancer Metastases
Bright new tool to record cellular interactions
A Stanford scientist has “created a system that allowed GFP [green fluorescent protein] on [MORE]
Legacy of 100,000 Genomes
Genomics
Ten years ago, the British National Health Service launched the “100,000 Genomes Project,” which now has expanded to a 5 [MORE]
Neuromagnetic Brain Wave Analysis
SQUID magnetometer and Josephson Junctions
Both Parkinson’s disease and epilepsy involve aberrations in brain wave activity which have eluded non-invasive monitoring [MORE]
Biobanks as the Forge for Medical Innovation
Biobanks
“Until now, biobanks have primarily operated as standalone innovation centers, evolving their own methods of best practice to protect and [MORE]
Material to Relieve Arthritis Pain
Stem cell therapy to reverse arthritis
“With no real forms of treatment other than pain-relieving medications or a full joint replacement, [MORE]
Computer Vision for Endoscopic Colonoscopy
Medtronic-GI-Genius-Intelligent-Endoscopy-Module
This piece is about Medtronic’s newly FDA approved “GI Genius” colonoscope. “Even highly experienced gastroenterologists can miss a polyp while [MORE]
Nanofiber Drug Delivery
Self-assembling nanofibers prevent damage from inflammation
“Biomedical engineers at Duke University have developed a self-assembling nanomaterial that can help limit damage [MORE]
Diagnosing Mood Disorders with a Blood Test
Diagnosing Mood Disorders with a Blood Test
Biomarker indicators for cancer, diabetes, heart disease and HIV have brought important changes to [MORE]
Hydrogel Releases Drugs in Response to Tumor Microenvironment
Hydrogel Releases Drugs in Response to Tumor Microenvironment
Cancer drugs can break down in the body before they reach a tumor [MORE]