Researchers at Vanderbilt University have developed a magnetic soft robotic valve designed to restore function in organs affected by muscular dysfunction, including the esophagus, intestines, and urinary tract. This innovation offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional surgical implants and […]
Researchers at Mass General Brigham and MIT have developed a swallowable biosensor capsule that can detect acute mesenteric ischemia—a life-threatening condition caused by reduced blood flow to the intestines—with remarkable accuracy. The device, called FIREFLI (Finding Ischemia via Reflectance of
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The health division of Kohler, the consumer company best known for their bathroom products, have released Dekoda, a toilet-mounted health monitoring device that uses optical sensors and spectroscopy to analyze human waste. By emitting and measuring light reflected from the
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A team at the University of California, Irvine has created a three-dimensional artificial colon that closely replicates the structure and behavior of human colon tissue. This innovation combines biological materials with embedded electronics to simulate real-time responses to disease and
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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 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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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 NYU Tandon School of Engineering have developed a groundbreaking ingestible device that uses light to activate specific neurons in the gut—offering a noninvasive way to study and potentially treat digestive and metabolic disorders. The technology, called ICOPS (Ingestible Controlled Optogenetic
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Researchers at Kyushu University have developed a novel 3D bioprinting method to create customized meals for people with dysphagia—a condition that makes swallowing difficult and affects millions globally, especially in aging populations like Japan. Their innovation could dramatically improve both
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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
