Scientists transform blood into regenerative, 3D-printed implants
Scientists at the University of Nottingham in the UK used animals’ own blood to create materials that successfully repaired bones, advancing personalised regenerative therapies.
Robot that watched surgery videos performs with skill of human doctor
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in the US have trained a robot to autonomously perform surgery by watching videos of seasoned surgeons.
Tiny gold nanorods fry bacteria on medical implants
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden have developed a method to sterilise medical implants using gold nanorods heated by near-infrared light.
The mystery of human wrinkles: What do the cells say?
Researchers at POSTECH University in South Korea have recreated human tissue wrinkles in the lab, uncovering how cells and dehydration contribute to their formation.
Low gravity in space travel found to weaken and disrupt normal rhythm in heart muscle cells
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University in the USA discovered that heart tissues in space develop signs of heart disease, posing risks for astronauts on long missions.
Robotic hair transplant
Canadian company Venus have developed Artas iXi, a 7-axis robotic platform designed for hair transplants.
Aston University develops novel bone cancer therapy which has 99% success rate
Aston University in the UK has developed a gallium-doped bioactive glass that kills 99% of bone cancer cells and regenerates diseased bones.
ADHD headband aims to boost focus via 20 mins use per day
An Australian startup, Neurode, have developed a headband to help individuals with ADHD improve focus, impulse control, and memory.
World’s first magnetically controlled prosthetic hand
Researchers at Italy’s Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna have developed the first prosthetic arm that moves by analysing movements of magnets embedded in the patient’s muscles.
Laughter may be as effective as drops for dry eyes
Researchers from China and the UK found that laughter exercises may be a cost-effective, home-based treatment for dry eye disease, improving symptoms and mental health.