Near-Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging
Near-Infrared Hyperspectral Imaging
“Researchers at the Tokyo University of Science have applied a new imaging technique in a way that may [MORE]
Regenerating Bone from Stem Cells
Regenerating bone from stem cells
“This study reports the in vitro differentiation of human bone marrow stromal cells into a functional [MORE]
Contact Lenses that Correct Color Blindness
Contact lenses that correct color blindness
“In this study, gold nanoparticles are integrated into contact lens material, thus forming nanocomposite contact [MORE]
Cells Responsible for Liver Regeneration
Liver sections show hepatocytes and their zone in the liver
Scientists at the Children’s Research Institute (University of Texas Southwest Medical [MORE]
Better Dispersion of Gold Nanoparticles
Linear PEG (left) and cyclic PEG (right) around gold nanoparticle
From bioengineers at the Hokkaido University: “we showed that the drastic [MORE]
Single Cell Proteomics
Single cell proteomics
This piece is an interview with a biochemist at the University of Maryland about a method for finding [MORE]
Lab Grown “Mini-Bile Ducts” for Liver Regeneration
Lab-grown mini bile ducts
“The research [from the University of Cambridge] paves the way for cell therapies to treat liver disease [MORE]
Direct Cell Reprogramming for Muscle Regeneration
Bioengineered hybrid muscle fiber
A research collaboration between scientists at Yonsei University in South Korea and MIT sought to address volumetric [MORE]
Blood Organoids
Mapping blood cell production in bone marrow
Hematopoiesis, other than taking place in bone marrow tissue, is poorly understood. In this [MORE]
Laparoscopic Device for Locating Tumors in Lymph Nodes
SENSEI locates cancer cell in lymph nodes
An English company has developed means for finding occult tumors in lymph nodes. They [MORE]
Engineered Neurons
Superstructures formed by walking molecules help create neurons
Northwestern University bioengineers report their success in designing a superstructural material engineering functional [MORE]
The Latest Tricorder
The Covid Hunter
Some time ago, Qualcomm announced the winner of its Tricorder X Prize of $10 million. Since then, other [MORE]
The Hearing Map
Mapping hearing
Researchers at Uppsala University Hospital in Sweden report: “. ..the first three-dimensional frequency analysis of the cochlea using dendritic [MORE]
Deep Learning Analyzes Red Blood Cells for Storage and Transfusion
Jason Acker – uses AI to analyze red blood cells
Canadian researchers report that “a red blood cell lasts about 115 [MORE]
3D Skin Mapping
3D Mapping of the skin
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University in Singapore have built a portable imaging device, relying on a [MORE]
Antifouling Biosensors
Aniti fouling strategies
Advanced bioelectronics, whether worn or implanted, are only as wonderful as they can resist fouling. In this piece, [MORE]
Nanoparticles that Stick to Skin Tumor Cells
Bioadhesive nanoparticles (white) adhere to skin cancer cells
Yale University biomedical engineers report this: “we developed a bioadhesive nanoparticle (BNP) drug [MORE]
Imaging Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors
Gastrointestinal stromal tumor
“This study [from researchers at University of Tokyo] aimed to investigate whether NIR-HSI [near-infrared hyperspectral imaging] is suitable [MORE]
6G Terahertz Electronics, What Does It Mean for Medicine?
6G wireless technology
What if all the medical devices today that rely on batteries no longer needed them? That’s an implication [MORE]
AI Assessment of Heart Function Based on QT Rate
Mayo ECG monitoring lab
Lub-dub goes the heart—72 beats per minute, 103,680 per day, or 2.5 billion times over a 70 [MORE]
Sensor Collects Biomarkers from Tears and Saliva
Sensor Collects Biomarkers from Tears and Saliva
“This review focuses on miniaturized micro/nanodevices for assessment and treatment in stomatology and ophthalmology. [MORE]
Optical Monitoring of Blood Pressure
Aktiia 24:7 monitor
A Swiss company, Aktiia S.A. (Neuchatel, Switzerland) has reached European Union approval for its 24/7 bracelet-type blood pressure [MORE]
Bleeding Horseshoe Crabs
Maryland Horseshoe Crab
Dr. Frederick Bang (1916-1981) may not be a familiar name to many people, but he was a central [MORE]
Diagnostic Patch Gathers Biomarkers
Srikanth Micro Needle Patch
Engineers at Washington University in St. Louis “. . . report the use of a microneedle patch [MORE]
Biomarker Test for Bipolar and Depression Disorders
Mood disorders and BDNF
“Australian scientists have developed and validated a world-first test that is claimed to accurately measure levels of [MORE]