A new fiber-optic technology developed at Washington University in St. Louis is poised to transform neuroscience by enabling multi-site, reconfigurable optical stimulation deep within the brain. The device, called PRIME (Panoramically Reconfigurable IlluMinativE) fiber, delivers light to thousands of neural […]
A new implantable patch developed by MIT engineers could dramatically improve recovery after heart attacks by delivering a sequence of therapeutic drugs directly to damaged heart tissue. Designed for use during open-heart procedures such as bypass surgery, the patch mimics
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A portable breath-based cancer screening tool developed at the University of Texas at Dallas is showing strong potential for early detection of thoracic cancers. By analyzing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in exhaled breath and applying machine learning, the device can
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A new review from Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) explores how advanced biomedical tools are helping scientists study cancer in its earliest stages. The paper focuses on three key technologies—organoids, organs-on-a-chip, and 3D bioprinting—that replicate human tissue environments more
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A team at the University of Nottingham has developed a wearable brain imaging system that enables researchers to study multiple sclerosis in real-world conditions. The device uses optically pumped magnetometers (OPMs) to measure magnetic fields generated by neural activity, offering
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A new proof-of-concept surgical tool developed at UCT Prague could one day allow surgeons to analyze tissue biochemistry in real time. Researchers from the Sofer Group have created a prototype scalpel with an integrated electrochemical sensor, fabricated using 3D printing
Sleep research is entering a new era of accessibility thanks to a wearable app developed by engineers at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. The app, called BIDSleep, transforms consumer-grade Apple Watches into advanced sleep monitoring tools, allowing researchers to track
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A new retina-on-a-chip platform is offering researchers a powerful tool to study retinal vein occlusion, one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide. Developed by a multidisciplinary team from POSTECH in Korea, the model mimics the complex vascular and neural
A biodegradable implant developed by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School may offer new hope for patients with glioblastoma, an aggressive brain cancer known for its high recurrence rate. The device, called the CANDI wafer, is designed
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A miniature bioprinter developed by researchers at McGill University is offering a new way to reconstruct vocal cord tissue during surgery. Designed to deliver healing hydrogels directly to damaged vocal folds, the device measures just 2.7 millimeters across, making it
