This spray-on nanofiber ‘skin’ may revolutionize burn and wound care
“Imagine if bandaging looked a little more like, well, a water gun? Israeli startup Nanomedic Technologies Ltd., a subsidiary of medical device company Nicast, has […]
Chinese Scientists Say They’ve Found A Safer Alternative To CRISPR
“Researchers from China’s Peking University have developed a new gene-editing technology — and they think it shows promise as a CRISPR alternative for fighting human […]
The First Complete Brain Wiring Diagram of Any Species Is Here
“…Aided by modern computer algorithms, the team mapped roughly 7,000 neural connections of both sexes of C. elegans, while landmarking all synaptic locations. All the wiring […]
Microscopy and VR Illuminate New Ways to Prevent and Treat Disease
“A combined research team from Carnegie Mellon University and Benaroya Research Institute at Virginia Mason is pairing a nanoscale imaging technique with virtual reality technology […]
3D-Printed Human Skin and Bone Could Save Astronauts on Mars
“Scientists from the University Hospital of Dresden Technical University (TUD) in Germany just 3D printedskin and bone samples to see if astronauts on Mars could use […]
Nanotech ‘Epipen’ May Prevent Paralysis After Spinal Cord Injury
“An injection of nanoparticles can prevent the body’s immune system from overreacting to trauma, which could potentially prevent paralysis following a spinal cord injury, according […]
Gene Therapy Restores Vision In Blind Mice
“Thanks to a new gene therapy targeting specific cells in the eye, blind mice haveregained the ability to see. A team of neuroscientists developed a […]
Researchers say they’re closer to finding cure for HIV after using CRISPR technology to eliminate disease in live mice for the first time
“Researchers say they’re one step closer to finding a potential cure for HIV after successfully eliminating the virus in living mice for the first time. […]
Why the Future Is Happening Faster Than You Think
“People have no idea how fast the world is changing. So said Peter Diamandis to the audience at Singularity University’s Global Summit, taking place this week […]
How virtual reality can help people with autism practice social interaction
“The Lightbulb asks innovators and entrepreneurs how they turned their ideas into reality. This week we talk to Socius VR’s Anzel Singh who’s working to create […]
This robot arm for a wheelchair does everything from open doors to apply makeup
“When it comes to the real life-changing technologies, many are found in the accessibility market. These technologies may never appear on the radar of many of the […]
Five traditional industries on the verge of an innovation boom
“According to the technology and data company Crunchbase, an astounding $825 million in venture capital investment has flowed into legal and legal-tech sectors just since […]
These Researchers Are Using Artificial Intelligence to Make a ‘Turbocharged’ Flu Vaccine
“An Australian anti-flu drug thought to be the first in the world to be fully developed using artificial intelligence is about to begin human trials, […]
New way to direct stem cells to heart tissue
“Researchers from the University of Bristol have reported a new way to direct stem cells to heart tissue, using a designer adhesin protein. The breakthrough, […]
This Lab-grown patch could repair your heart after a heart attack
“…Heart attack survivors are left with a heart that’s weaker, making everyday tasks like lifting objects or climbing stairs exhausting or even dangerous. Restoring damaged […]
China: Researchers Improve Rib Fracture Surgeries with 3D Printing
” In ‘Analysis of the advantages of 3D printing in the surgical treatment of multiple rib fractures: 5 cases report,’ Chinese researchers from Shijiazhuang Third […]
MIT AI tool can predict breast cancer up to 5 years early, works equally well for white and black patients
” MIT’s Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab has developed a new deep learning-based AI prediction model that can anticipate the development of breast cancer […]
Artificial intelligence learns to recognize nerve cells by their appearance
“Is it possible to understand the brain? Science is still far from answering this question. However, since researchers have started training artificial intelligence on neurobiological […]
Virtual reality is helping scientists discover new drugs
“The same technology that’s revolutionizing video games is being used to develop new drugs and fight some of the world’s deadliest diseases. Chemists at C4X Discovery are […]
Teaching artificial intelligence to connect senses like vision and touch
“In Canadian author Margaret Atwood’s book The Blind Assassin, she says that “touch comes before sight, before speech. It’s the first language and the last, and […]
New Mind-Controlled Robot Arm First to Work Without Brain Implant
“If you want to control a robot with your mind — and really, who doesn’t? — you currently have two options. You can get a brain […]
New Laser Zaps And Destroys Cancer Cells In Real Time
“A team of scientists from the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences have successfully tested a laser that can track down cancer cells and kill them […]
This Ingenious Home STD Test is Simple, Fast, and Discreet
The future of sexual health is here. “Sexually transmitted diseases are on the rise across the United States. According to the CDC, the United States […]
Researchers Develop Drug-Targeting Molecules to Improve Cancer Treatment
“Researchers from the University of Notre Dame have developed small drug-targeting molecules that may be hundreds to thousands of times more effective at delivering potent […]
Study: Vital Organs Support Systems and Medical Bionics Market to Reach $59.41 Billion by 2025
“Allied Market Research published a report, titled, “Vital Organs Support Systems and Medical Bionics Market by Product (Vital organs support systems and Medical Bionics) and End User […]
Experimental CRISPR Study Exploits “Selfish” Genes
“CRISPR is often described as a “cut and paste” tool for DNA. But so far, the gene editing tech has proven far better at cutting […]
How virtual reality might help surgeons master new medical devices
“The proliferation of implantable medical devices has made it hard to keep surgeons up to date on how to use them properly. For decades, sales […]
We’re not far from using blood tests to detect early-stage cancer, says CEO of Silicon Valley oncology firm
“Scientists aren’t far away from creating blood tests that can be used to detect the earliest stages of cancer, Guardant Health co-founder and CEO Helmy Eltoukhy said […]
New Method for Engineering Metabolic Pathways
“Cells are incredibly adept at creating complex molecules, like therapeutics, and can do so much better than many of our best factories. Synthetic biologists look […]
Sensors Detect Food Freshness to Replace Use-By Dates
“Most of us are familiar with the practice of checking the use-by dates on food packaging labels. It turns out that many customers throw away […]
Molecular Bait Can Help Hydrogels Heal Wounds
“Like fishermen, Rice University bioengineers are angling for their daily catch. But their bait, biomolecules in a hydrogel scaffold, lures microscopic stem cells instead of […]
How Two Paralyzed Patients Walked Again Without Surgery
“In a new pilot study, a team led by brain-machine interface pioneer Dr. Miguel Nicolelis at Duke University further pushed towards the impossible. Swapping (skull) […]
Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market Rapidly Growing at a CAGR of 17.8% during 2019 to 2025
“Global Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in Healthcare Market Size, Status and Forecast 2019-2025 provide detailed analysis of Growth Factors of the Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality in […]
Sensor-packed glove learns signatures of the human grasp
“Wearing a sensor-packed glove while handling a variety of objects, MIT researchers have compiled a massive dataset that enables an AI system to recognize objects […]
Flexible Generators Turn Movement into Energy
“Wearable devices that harvest energy from movement are not a new idea, but a material created at Rice University may make them more practical. The […]
Virtual Reality Helps Police in Dealing with Autistic People
“An autistic man walks out of a store without paying for a toy he picked up. He’s followed by a storekeeper demanding he come back […]
Johns Hopkins Researchers Publish Digital Health Roadmap
“In the dizzying swirl of health-related websites, social media and smartphone apps, finding a reliable source of health information can be a challenge. A group […]
Scientists Develop Technology to Capture Tumor Cells
“Instead of searching for a needle in a haystack, what if you were able to sweep the entire haystack to one side, leaving only the needle […]
3D-Printed ‘Hyperelastic Bone’ May Help Generate New Bone for Skull Reconstruction
“Defects of the skull and facial bones can pose difficult challenges for plastic and reconstructive surgeons. A synthetic material called hyperelastic bone—readily produced by 3D-printing—could […]
Smart Device Detects Food Contaminants in Real Time
“Some consumers place importance on locally grown or organic food. Others want the products they purchase to look and taste good. Yet others focus on […]
New Progress in Stem-Cell-Free Regenerative Medicine
“…Thinking outside the stem cell box, two teams have now explored alternative paths towards repairing damaged tissue, both inside and outside the body. The first, published […]
US Researchers Continue to Improve 3D Printed Prosthetics for Children
“US researchers from the University of Central Florida and Oregon Health and Science University have come together to review the history not only of prosthetics overall in the medical […]
Sensor Embedded into Fabric Paves Way for ‘Smart’ Clothing
“Most of us carry smartphones and some of us wear smartwatches. Can smart clothes be close behind? Researchers at UBC Okanagan’s School of Engineering think […]
Finally, There’s a Hangover Cure That Relies on Science Instead of Gimmicks
“Thanks to Blowfish’s FDA-recognized formula, you can opt out of hangovers, cut through the crapulence, and skip the worst parts of a fun night out. Simply drop […]
How families are giving a fantastic trip to loved ones in hospice using VR
“When hospice nurse Laurie McKay arrived at the emergency room, her patient — a man in his early sixties with terminal cancer and now a […]
An Indian Bioprinting Startup is Working on 3D Printed ‘Liquid Cornea’ for Corneal Grafts
“In the last few years, there has been a continuous growth of bioprinting companies around the world, probably because the medical field is one of […]
AI Could Prevent Unneeded Tests in Patients with Stable Chest Pain
“Artificial intelligence (AI) could prevent unnecessary diagnostic tests in patients with stable chest pain, according to research presented today at ICNC 2019. A decision support […]
VR Can Improve Quality of Life for People with Dementia
“Virtual reality (VR) technology could vastly improve the quality of life for people with dementia by helping to recall past memories, reduce aggression and improve […]
Case Study: A 3D Printed Patient Specific Partial Finger Prosthesis
“From the University of Nebraska at Omaha, researchers Keaton Young, James E. Pierce, and James M. Zuniga explore prosthetics made via 3D printing in ‘Assessment of […]
Robotic Health Care is Coming to a Hospital Near You
“Medical robots are helping doctors and other professionals save time, lower costs and shorten patient recovery times, but patients may not be ready. Our research into human perceptions of automated […]