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Towards Auger therapy with iodine-infused nanoparticles
Tumour masses containing iodine-infused nanoparticles shrank when hit with X-rays, hinting at potential for Auger therapy using high-Z elements
Think before you ‘speak’: brain–computer interface restores speech in paralysed man
Neuroscientists translate a paralysed patient’s brain signals into sentences, enabling a new communication avenue for those who have lost their ability to speak
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Inspired by killer plants
Moving plants such as the Cape sundew could inspire soft robotics
Opto-refrigerative tweezers prevent trapped particles from overheating
By overcoming heating problems, optical tweezers could be more widely used to study biomolecules
Replicating how plants move
Daniel Rayneau-Kirkhope explains how researchers are still unearthing new scientific insights into plant motion, which could lead to novel, bio-inspired robotic structures
Metallic foams for face masks, why the UK needs an X-ray free electron laser
An ion clock in space, a vanishing pacemaker and a LEGO microscope are also discussed
Temporary pacemaker regulates heart rhythm then completely disappears
A cardiac pacemaker that dissolves into the body when no longer required minimizes the risks of device-associated infections and surgical removal
Body-coupled energy harvesting can power multiple wearable devices
A novel method to wirelessly power multiple wearables reduces the charging burden of electronic devices
Reports on biofabrication
Read article: Microfluidic platform generates realistic cardiac tissue
Microfluidic platform generates realistic cardiac tissue
A cost-effective cardiac tissue model could prove invaluable for studies of heart disease and preclinical drug testing
Read article: Indirect 3D printing creates intricate bioscaffolds for bone and tissue regrowth
Indirect 3D printing creates intricate bioscaffolds for bone and tissue regrowth
A novel 3D printing technology can use a consumer-grade printer to create complex structures for biomedical implants
Read article: Improved hydrogel could make artificial tendons
Improved hydrogel could make artificial tendons
A new way to make synthetic biomaterials that are as tough, strong and stretchy as biological tissue
Read article: Shape-shifting biomaterial could transform 4D tissue engineering
Shape-shifting biomaterial could transform 4D tissue engineering
New cell-friendly hydrogel morphs into vessel-like tubes on the timescales needed to promote tissue development and healing
Read article: Direct in-muscle bioprinting can treat massive trauma injuries
Direct in-muscle bioprinting can treat massive trauma injuries
Printing a biological scaffold directly into injured muscles promotes regeneration, paving the way to rapid treatment of large muscle mass loss
Read article: Mass produced spheroids line up for tissue repair
Mass produced spheroids line up for tissue repair
A cost-effective method for high-throughput production of spheroids could prove indispensable for tissue engineering applications
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Read article: Ultrasonic probe promises stiffness-based disease diagnostics
Ultrasonic probe promises stiffness-based disease diagnostics
A novel phonon probe can simultaneously measure 3D spatial and mechanical information from microscopic objects in hard-to-reach parts of the body
Read article: Particle flow becomes more efficient with an obstacle in the way
Particle flow becomes more efficient with an obstacle in the way
Placing an obstacle in a microfluidic chip forces droplets into an orderly line, suppressing breakups and increasing experimental efficiency
Read article: Liquid metal antenna matches extreme curvature and deformation of moving organs
Liquid metal antenna matches extreme curvature and deformation of moving organs
Fluidic antennas with unprecedented deformability deliver new capabilities for tissue-interfaced biomedical devices
Read article: Robotic thumb changes how the brain ‘sees’ the hand
Robotic thumb changes how the brain ‘sees’ the hand
Tests with a 3D-printed “Third Thumb” demonstrate the potential feasibility of future body augmentation technologies
Read article: New COVID-19 test works in a second using microfluidics and electronics
New COVID-19 test works in a second using microfluidics and electronics
System uses disposable testing cartridge and reusable circuit board
Read article: Merging nature and engineering: mantis shrimp vision in the operating room
Merging nature and engineering: mantis shrimp vision in the operating room
Inspired by the mantis shrimp visual system, researchers have built a camera that helps cancer surgeons see the unseen
Biofabrication
Biofabrication is a world-leading specialist journal, publishing cutting-edge research regarding the use of cells, proteins, biological materials and biomaterials as building blocks to manufacture biological systems and/or therapeutic products.
Read article: Microfluidic systems for the skin: Quantitative sensing of biomarkers in sweat
Microfluidic systems for the skin: Quantitative sensing of biomarkers in sweat
This webinar was held on 23 June 2021 and is sponsored by Hiden Analytical, in partnership with The Electrochemical Society
Read article: Triboelectricity can boost the efficiency and lifetime of filter masks
Triboelectricity can boost the efficiency and lifetime of filter masks
Self-powered system also kills bacteria
Read article: Combining physics and biology: lasers and machine learning for personalized medicine
Combining physics and biology: lasers and machine learning for personalized medicine
Nabiha Saklayen, co-founder of Cellino Biotech, on the importance of multidisciplinarity for tackling real-world problems
Read article: A comprehensive compendium of bioimaging and microscopy technologies
A comprehensive compendium of bioimaging and microscopy technologies
New book provides the first all-inclusive collection of imaging techniques used in biological and preclinical research
Read article: Wireless device eases blood-pressure monitoring for children in intensive care
Wireless device eases blood-pressure monitoring for children in intensive care
Skin‐interfaced device monitors blood pressure without the need for invasive arterial catheters
Read article: ‘Mental handwriting’: brain–computer interface turns neural signals into text
‘Mental handwriting’: brain–computer interface turns neural signals into text
A brain–computer interface decodes a paralysed participant’s attempted handwriting movements, translating neural activity into on-screen text in real-time
Read article: Gold nanorods are ideal candidates for long-term biosensing
Gold nanorods are ideal candidates for long-term biosensing
Novel nanoparticle sensor promises to increase the lifetime of implantable biosensors by several months
Read article: Using breath to detect lung cancer
Using breath to detect lung cancer
Researchers in China combine breath tests, mass spectrometry and a support vector machine to detect lung cancer
Read article: Unveiling molecular structure and nanomechanics of peptide nanotubes using high-resolution AFM
Unveiling molecular structure and nanomechanics of peptide nanotubes using high-resolution AFM
This webinar was held on 24 June 2021 and is sponsored by Park Systems
Read article: AI-powered platform analyses blood vessel abnormalities
AI-powered platform analyses blood vessel abnormalities
An artificial intelligence velocimetry framework combined with a microfluidic chip quantifies blood flow characteristics to help understand vascular disease
Read article: Tiny sensor monitors organ oxygenation deep inside the body
Tiny sensor monitors organ oxygenation deep inside the body
Wireless implant could non-invasively measure a transplanted organ’s oxygen level, enabling early detection of dysfunction
Read article: Hydrogel reprogrammes tumour cells back into cancer stem cells
Hydrogel reprogrammes tumour cells back into cancer stem cells
A hydrogel that rapidly turns cancer cells back into cancer stem cells could help researchers develop personalized therapies
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