A team from the Laboratory for Advanced Fabrication Technologies at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) has created a miniature device called the Magnetic Endoluminal Deposition System, or MEDS, which functions as a pill-sized bioprinter. Once swallowed, MEDS can be […]
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Researchers at Pohang University of Science and Technology (POSTECH) in Korea have created a bioadhesive sponge that can rapidly stop internal bleeding, especially in high-risk surgeries involving organs like the liver or spleen. The sponge combines mussel adhesive protein with
Engineers at Carnegie Mellon University have developed a customizable finger brace that uses 3D printing and embedded sensors to support recovery from hand injuries. The brace is designed to be lightweight, adjustable, and responsive to individual needs, making it suitable
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A team at Penn State has developed a skin-mounted sensor that can detect vitamin B6 and glucose in sweat, offering a non-invasive way to monitor key health markers. This technology could be especially useful for people with chronic conditions like
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Researchers at Concordia University have developed a new microchip that can monitor brain activity related to Alzheimer’s disease in real time. This technology could help scientists better understand how the disease progresses and lead to earlier and more accurate diagnoses.
Researchers at North Carolina State University have developed a more accurate way to detect coughing using wearable health monitors. This innovation could improve how doctors monitor chronic respiratory conditions like asthma and help track symptoms of infectious diseases such as
A pilot study led by researchers at Goethe University Frankfurt and Münster University Hospital has shown that deep brain stimulation (DBS) can significantly reduce stuttering in patients with severe speech flow disorders. The team implanted a thin electrode into the
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Scientists at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst have created a new type of cancer vaccine that successfully prevents tumors and stops cancer from spreading in mice. The vaccine uses tiny particles called nanoparticles to train the immune system to recognize
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Researchers at the University of Rochester have developed a brain-on-a-chip platform that models how diseases such as sepsis and neurodegenerative conditions damage the blood-brain barrier. This barrier protects the brain from harmful substances in the bloodstream, and its breakdown can
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Researchers at the University of Waterloo have developed a contactless radar system that uses artificial intelligence to monitor subtle changes in a person’s health. Unlike wearable devices that require physical contact or regular charging, this system operates remotely by analyzing
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