New tractor beam technology aims to minimise biopsy trauma
Researchers at the University of Melbourne in Australia have developed a lightweight solenoid beam using a silicon metasurface, potentially enabling non-invasive biopsies.
Revolutionary brain stimulation technique shows promise for treating brain disorders
A team led by Dr. Park Joo Min at the Institute for Basic Science has developed a non-invasive brain stimulation technique called LILFUS, which shows promise in enhancing cognitive functions and treating neurological disorders by modulating brain plasticity.
Using mussels and silkworm cocoons to stop organ bleeding
A recent study by a team from Pohang University of Science and Technology and other institutions has developed a new hemostatic agent using proteins from mussels and silkworm cocoons, showing promising results in preventing infection and promoting rapid wound healing.
Artificial cartilage with the help of 3D printing
A new approach to producing artificial tissue has been developed at TU Wien: Cells are grown in microstructures created in a 3D printer
Team demonstrates fabrication method to construct 3D structures that mimic bone microstructure
Researchers at Yokohama National University have developed a groundbreaking method combining laser 3D printing and an alternate soaking process to create complex 3D structures that replicate bone microstructure, paving the way for advances in bone grafts and artificial bone marrow.
Fish skin speeds up healing in burns patients
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Bionic hand successfully integrates with user’s body, functions for years.
From Scuola Superiore Sant’Anna 26/10/23 Karin’s life took a dramatic turn when a farming accident claimed her right arm over 20 years ago. Since then, she endured excruciating phantom limb pain. “It felt like I constantly had my hand in a meat grinder, which created a high level of stress and I had to take […]
New heart simulator to improve treatment of cardiac diseases
From Politecnico di Milano 19/09/23 A mathematical and computational model of the human heart entirely developed at Politecnico di Milano and designed for studying coronary artery disease. This is the focus of research published in the prestigious journal Nature Scientific Reports, entitled ‘A comprehensive mathematical model for cardiac perfusion’. The project was born from collaboration […]
Implantable insulin mini-factory with living cells promises injection-free control of diabetes
From Massachusetts Institute of Technology 19/09/23 One promising approach to treating Type 1 diabetes is implanting pancreatic islet cells that can produce insulin when needed, which can free patients from giving themselves frequent insulin injections. However, one major obstacle to this approach is that once the cells are implanted, they eventually run out of oxygen […]
Plastic peril: The chemical in your tupperware disrupts pregnancy in mice
From University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 05/09/23 We are constantly exposed to phthalates in our environment through plastic products such as storage containers, medical devices, packages, fabrics, and toys. Specifically, di-isononyl phthalate is inevitably becoming a part of our lives. Unfortunately, the impact of DiNP on the establishment and maintenance of pregnancy is largely unknown. […]