Researchers at Rice University have developed a soft, programmable metamaterial that can rapidly change its shape and size when activated remotely, offering a new foundation for safer and more versatile medical devices. This innovation could revolutionize how implantable and ingestible […]
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A new implant developed through an international collaboration led by the University of Calgary has shown remarkable success in restoring blood pressure regulation for individuals with spinal cord injuries (SCI). The device, which delivers targeted electrical stimulation to the spinal
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Researchers from Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) and Universitat de València (UV) have developed a compact biosensor capable of detecting airborne viruses in real time, offering a fast, low-cost alternative to traditional lab-based methods. This innovation could significantly improve public
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Stanford University researchers have developed a groundbreaking bioelectronic fiber called “NeuroString” that may redefine how we monitor, stimulate, and treat the human body. Just a quarter of a millimeter wide (about the thickness of a human hair), NeuroString is soft,
Soft Bioelectric Fiber Blends Sensing, Stimulation, and Drug Delivery Read More »
In emergency trauma situations, time is critical. Severe bleeding can lead to death within minutes, and administering lifesaving drugs quickly is often difficult in chaotic environments. Researchers at The Hebrew University of Jerusalem have developed a new autoinjector that delivers
Autoinjector Delivers Lifesaving Bleeding Treatment in Minutes Read More »
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and researchers continue to search for better ways to repair damaged cardiac tissue. A new breakthrough from the University of California, Irvine offers a promising solution: a light-responsive biomaterial
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Understanding the placenta is critical to improving maternal and fetal health, yet studying it has long been a challenge. Access to early-stage placental tissue is limited, and animal models often fail to replicate human biology. Researchers at the University of
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A new review from researchers in China highlights a promising approach to treating chronic wounds using intelligent hydrogel dressings that combine conductive materials with artificial intelligence. These dressings are designed to monitor wound conditions in real time while actively promoting
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A new study from UCLA Health suggests that a more targeted form of brain stimulation may offer faster and more effective relief for people with moderate to major depression. The treatment, known as high-definition transcranial direct current stimulation (HD-tDCS), uses
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A compact brain-monitoring device may soon make it easier to detect dementia in its early stages without relying on expensive hospital imaging. Developed by researchers in the United Kingdom, the system uses broadband near-infrared spectroscopy (bNIRS) to measure subtle metabolic
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