Scientists developing ‘smart toilet’ to collect health data
A team of scientists at the Morgridge Institute for Research at UW-Madison is working to develop a smart toilet. “Some people think we’re crazy,” said […]
A patch that simultaneously measures six health-related biomarkers by analyzing sweat
A team of researchers from Tsinghua University and Northwest University, both in China, has developed a patch that can be used to measure six health-related […]
Engineer Invents Gloves That Turn Sign Language into Audible Speech
Roy Allela, a 25-year old engineer and inventor from Kenya, has found the ultimate solution to bridging the communication barrier between deaf and hearing people. […]
CRISPR enzyme programmed to kill viruses in human cells
Researchers have now turned a CRISPR RNA-cutting enzyme into an antiviral that can be programmed to detect and destroy RNA-based viruses in human cells. Many […]
Drone wireless system can help rescue workers see inside buildings
Engineers have developed a prototype drone-mounted wireless scanning system, which can fly up the outside of a high rise building and detect the whereabouts of […]
This mom gave birth wearing a virtual reality headset and says it eased the pain of labor
The pain of labor is something all moms experience and most moms never forget. Now hospital labor and delivery rooms are trying to help moms face the […]
Why Designing Our Own Biology Will Be the Next Big Thing in Medicine
“It’s hard to watch a loved one get sick. Their eyes go glassy. Their breathing is punctuated by body-wracking coughs. Feverish and aching, they struggle […]
Engineer Finds Way To Pull Diseases From Blood Using Magnets
“A British engineer has found a way to filter unwanted cells from blood using magnets — and his tool could be used in clinical trials […]
Unlocking the biochemical treasure chest within microbes
“Secondary metabolites—the compounds produced by microbes to mediate internal and external messaging, self-defense, and chemical warfare—are the basis for hundreds of invaluable agricultural, industrial, and […]
Trial vaccine wipes out breast cancer in Florida patient
“A Florida woman is the first patient to kill off breast cancer with the help of a promising new vaccine. Lee Mercker, from the Jacksonville […]
Scientists Develop New Test That Can Diagnose Lyme Disease in Just 15 Minutes
“300,000 people in the U.S. are diagnosed with Lyme disease every year, but current testing methods require days or weeks—sometimes even more—devoted to lab work […]
Nanotechnology And The Future Of Medicine
” Nanotechnology is a growing sector of medical technology, and it encompasses everything from pill cameras to smart pills that detect and report on medication […]
Watch a Paralyzed Man “Walk” Using a Mind-Reading Exoskeleton
“A French man was able to regain control over all four of his paralyzed limbs thanks to a mind-controlled exoskeleton suit, the BBC reports. A video shows […]
In-ear silicon speakers for the internet of voice
“”Hey Goosilexa, can I go swimming?” Today, we receive synthetically spoken answers to questions aimed at helping to make our decisions easier. Increasingly, voice-based services […]
CRISPR Gene-Editing May Offer Path To Cure For HIV, First Published Report Shows
“There’s been a lot of excitement lately that the powerful gene-editing technique CRISPR could offer a new way to treat health problems ranging from cancer […]
Envisiontec 3D-Bioplotter: New Bioprinting Capabilities
“The 3D-Bioplotter from EnvisionTEC has been at the heart of over 333 scientific papers, from 3D printing human tissue to 3D printing an ovary for mouse implantation. It is one of […]
Biohacking: The Art and Science of Upgrading the Human Being
“Biohacking, defined as better living though science, technology, and nature, is quickly taking a front seat in the current global growing emerging technology and biotechnology […]
A prosthetic leg that can sense touch makes it easier for amputees to walk
” The issue: People who walk on both legs rely on constant feedback between their nerves and their brain to get around. But people using […]
Alzheimer’s symptoms reversed by head-worn device using electromagnetic waves
“There is finally some encouraging news for the millions of people suffering from Alzheimer’s disease (AD). NeuroEM Therapeutics, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, has announced findings […]
The New AI Toilets Will Scan Your Poop To Diagnose Your Ailments
“Well, it’s sound weird but in the upcoming future, your toilet will be your mini doctor. A company called Micron is developing a smart artificial […]
Researchers build microscopic biohybrid robots propelled by muscles, nerves
“In a new study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences and led by Saif, the researchers demonstrate a new generation of two-tailed bots […]
Artificial intelligence detects heart failure from one heartbeat with 100% accuracy
“Doctors can detect heart failure from a single heartbeat with 100% accuracy using a new artificial intelligence-driven neural network. That’s according to a recent study […]
Wearable brain-machine interface could control a wheelchair, vehicle or computer
“Combining new classes of nanomembrane electrodes with flexible electronics and a deep learning algorithm could help disabled people wirelessly control an electric wheelchair, interact with […]
CRISPR removes antibiotic resistance gene from bacterium
“Using CRISPR, researchers in the U.S. have engineered a plasmid to remove an antibiotic resistance gene from the Enterococcus faecalis bacterium. This breakthrough could lead to new […]
Scientists Say This High Tech Baseball Cap Can Reverse Baldness
“A newly-invented baseball cap may be able to reverse balding by mildly shocking your scalp for hours on end. The hat is really just a […]
[VIDEO] This machine creates artificial vision for the blind
” Second Sight’s Orion system bypasses the eyes to bring artificial vision directly to the brain. Working prototypes are being tested right now in six […]
Precious metal flecks could be catalyst for better cancer therapies
“Tiny extracts of a precious metal used widely in industry could play a vital role in new cancer therapies. Researchers have found a way to […]
Harvard researchers develop SWIFT method to 3D print organ building blocks
“Researchers from Harvard University’s Wyss Institute have developed a novel sacrificial ink-writing technique called SWIFT (sacrificial writing into functional tissue) to 3D print large, vascularized human organ building […]
First Long-Distance Heart Surgery Performed Through a Robot
“A surgeon in India has performed a series of five percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) procedures on patients who were on operating tables 32 kilometers (20 […]
Optimists For The Win: Finding The Bright Side Might Help You Live Longer
“Good news for the cheery: A Boston study published this month suggests people who tend to be optimistic are likelier than others to live to […]
Blind Engineer Invents A ‘Smart Cane’ That Uses Google Maps To Help Blind People Navigate
” Recently, a revolutionizing smart cane called WeWalk has been introduced to help blind people navigate their surroundings much more efficiently when they are on […]
Say goodbye to temporary fillings: scientists successfully use a gel to regrow tooth enamel
“We currently use resins and ceramics to fill in deteriorated enamel, but these fillings can often become loose within just a few years of their […]
Doctors Are Using AI and VR to Improve People’s Prosthetic Limbs
“With virtual reality and AI, doctors can now take a lot of the guesswork out of fitting patients with new prosthetic limbs. Though it’s still early […]
A swifter way towards 3D-printed organs
“Artificially grown human organs are seen by many as the “holy grail” for resolving organ shortage. A new sacrificial ink-writing technique from Harvard allows 3D […]
Doctors Are Using Virtual Reality To Treat People With Dementia
“Around 50 million people currently suffer from dementia. It’s a condition that ruins lives, taking away not only a person’s independence and dignity, but also some […]
3 Ways 3D Printing is Revolutionizing Digital Dentistry
“3D printing has had a huge impact on digital dentistry. From increased efficiency and cost savings, to faster production speeds and improved quality, all due […]
Doctors To Test Fringe Theory That Zero Gravity Kills Cancer Cells
“A team of doctors has a new idea in the fight against cancer: ship tumors up into space. That’s based on a recent finding that most cancer […]
Here’s How Blockchain, Sports And Science Are Disrupting The Healthcare Game
” The massive fervor around blockchain technology has quelled a bit due to a number of challenges facing the emerging industry ranging from speed and […]
Going From Fat to Fit Using Virtual Reality
“I’ll be 47 this month. By all accounts, I’m the very picture of success. I participated in a $63 million IPO, co-founded a wildly successful […]
Stretchable wireless sensor could monitor healing of cerebral aneurysms
” A wireless sensor small enough to be implanted in the blood vessels of the human brain could help clinicians evaluate the healing of aneurysms—bulges […]
These AR swimming goggles can display multiple performance metrics while you swim.
“The goggles automatically detect the type of stroke, stroke rate, and split times (the times for each lap in a multi-lap interval), while the see-through […]
Wireless sensors stick to skin and track health
“We tend to take our skin’s protective function for granted, ignoring its other roles in signaling subtleties like a fluttering heart or a flush of […]
Scientists Built A Working “Quantum Radar” Device
“A new “quantum radar” device uses entangled microwaves to overcome some of the limitations of traditional radar systems. The device, built by a team from the […]
Five Companies Using Virtual Reality To Improve The Lives Of Senior Citizens
“Virtual reality is emerging as a useful tool to bring about positive change for many, including the elderly. From reducing loneliness to transporting the infirm […]
Deep learning enables scientists to identify cancer cells in blood in milliseconds
“Researchers at UCLA and NantWorks have developed an artificial intelligence-powered device that detects cancer cells in a few milliseconds—hundreds of times faster than previous methods. […]
These Are the Meta-Trends Shaping the Future (at Breakneck Speed)
“Life is pretty different now than it was 20 years ago, or even 10 years ago. It’s sort of exciting, and sort of scary. And […]
Blockchain May Be Used in FDA Medical Reviews and Recalls
“The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may incorporate blockchain to improve drug and medical products reviews and recalls. In a speech at the Office of the National […]
UK Heart Patient Undergoes Rare Surgery for 3D Printed Titanium Sternum
“A Fleetwood, Lancashire woman in the UK is enjoying better health today, able to perform daily tasks at home, not flinching when she coughs or […]
Neuroscientists decode brain speech signals into written text
“When Stephen Hawking wanted to speak, he chose letters and words from a synthesiser screen controlled by twitches of a muscle in his cheek. But […]