Researchers at University College London and the University of Oxford have developed a wearable ultrasound device that can precisely stimulate deep brain regions without the need for surgery. This breakthrough could transform treatment options for neurological and psychiatric disorders such
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Researchers from Sungkyunkwan University have developed a handheld surgical device that allows doctors to 3D print bone grafts directly onto fractures during operations. This in situ printing system eliminates the need for preoperative imaging, modeling, or prefabricated implants, making bone
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Researchers at the University of Warwick have developed advanced imaging techniques that reveal what happens inside bones during hip replacement surgery, offering new insights that could improve implant stability and long-term outcomes. The study focuses on uncemented total hip arthroplasty,
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Nearly 60 years after its invention, the design of the computer mouse has remained largely unchanged, and that’s causing problems for users. Research led by Jose Berengueres, Associate Professor at Nazarbayev University’s School of Engineering and Digital Sciences, highlights the
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Researchers from Hong Kong Polytechnic University have developed an acid-resistant artificial mucus that significantly improves healing of gastric wounds in animal models, offering a promising new approach for treating ulcers and other stomach injuries. The synthetic gel mimics the protective
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Engineers at Duke University have developed a wireless, skin-mounted patch that can measure tissue stiffness several centimeters below the surface, offering a new way to monitor muscle health, wound healing, and chronic conditions like skin cancer. The device is smaller
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Scientists at the Terasaki Institute in Los Angeles have created a vascularized liver cancer-on-a-chip model that allows researchers to test embolic therapies with unprecedented accuracy. This microfluidic platform mimics the structure and blood flow of human liver tumors, offering a
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A PhD researcher at the University of Bristol has developed a flexible, skin-like patch that detects subtle temperature changes across the breast, offering a potential new tool for early breast cancer detection. The patch is designed to be low-cost, noninvasive,
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Researchers at Penn State have developed a wearable sensor that can measure chloride levels in sweat with high precision, offering a fast and reusable way to help diagnose cystic fibrosis. The device uses a hydrogel-based design to track chloride ions
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Researchers at Trinity College Dublin have discovered that applying electrical stimulation to macrophages, a key type of immune cell, can reprogram them to reduce inflammation and promote faster healing. This breakthrough offers a promising new therapeutic strategy for treating a
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