Replacing batteries in medical implants often requires surgery, which adds risk and cost. Researchers at RMIT University have developed a new material that could eliminate the need for batteries altogether. Their device combines titanium with microscopic diamond particles to generate […]
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Monoclonal antibodies are vital tools in modern medicine, used to treat everything from cancer to autoimmune diseases. Producing them efficiently, however, remains a challenge. Scientists at the Terasaki Institute for Biomedical Innovation have developed a new biosensing platform that could
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Walking may seem effortless, but for many people with neurological conditions or age-related mobility issues, it can be a daily challenge. Researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a new smart insole that could make walking safer and
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A multidisciplinary team at Politecnico di Milano in Italy has developed BAMBI (Balloon Against Maternal BleedIng), a low-cost medical device designed to stop postpartum hemorrhage (PPH)—a leading cause of maternal death in low-resource regions. The device is now entering clinical
Researchers at the University of Osaka have introduced a novel technique for recording brain activity by threading ultra-thin electrodes through blood vessels, offering a safer and less invasive alternative to traditional neurosurgical methods. This approach could reshape how clinicians diagnose
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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,
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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
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