Researchers at Mass General Brigham and the University of Toronto have developed a swallowable biosensor pill called PRIM (Pill for ROS-responsive Inflammation Monitoring) that detects intestinal inflammation by releasing a visible blue dye in response to elevated levels of reactive […]
Researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine, Indiana University, the University of Maryland School of Medicine, and Oregon Health & Science University have developed a powerful new computational platform that simulates the behavior of living cells—offering a virtual testing ground for biological
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign have developed a precision drug delivery system that combines magnetic steering with light-triggered release, offering a new approach to targeted therapies—especially for cancer. The system uses lipid vesicles, which are microscopic containers similar
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In a bold step toward curing blindness, researchers at the University of Miami are developing the world’s first viable system for whole human eye transplantation—a feat never before achieved due to the eye’s complexity and its intimate connection to the
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A new wearable device developed by researchers at the Technion–Israel Institute of Technology and Sun Yat-sen University in China could redefine how diabetes is monitored and treated. The system uses a microneedle-based patch to continuously track both glucose levels and
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Researchers at the University of the Basque Country have introduced a palm-sized device that simplifies and improves the extraction of platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, a regenerative therapy widely used to treat injuries, speed up healing, and manage pain. Unlike conventional
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A comprehensive review published in Advanced Science has mapped the evolution of implantable brain-computer interfaces (iBCIs), which decode brain signals to control external devices like robotic limbs or communication tools. The study identified 112 trials involving 80 participants, nearly half published since
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Engineers at the University of Southern California have developed a fully printed wearable sensor that monitors lithium levels in sweat, offering a noninvasive alternative to blood draws for patients with bipolar disorder. Lithium is a gold-standard treatment for bipolar disorder,
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Researchers at the Keck School of Medicine of USC have adapted optical coherence tomography (OCT)—a technology commonly used in eye care—to visualize fluid levels and microstructures in the human inner ear. In a proof-of-concept study involving 19 patients undergoing ear
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Researchers in South Korea have developed a temporary tattoo-like sticker that can instantly detect the presence of γ-hydroxybutyrate (GHB), a drug commonly used to spike drinks and facilitate sexual assault. The innovation, published in ACS Sensors, offers a discreet, rapid, and
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