Neutrophils controlled by optical tweezers pave the way for the creation of microrobots that deliver drugs to precise locations in the body
Read article: Laser manipulation turns white blood cells into medicinal microrobots
Implants are ideal for use in low and middle-income countries
Read article: Bioengineered corneal tissue restores sight in people with diseased or damaged corneas
A nanomembrane system isolates exosomes from tears, enabling their rapid analysis for biomarkers of eye disorders and other diseases
Read article: iTEARS platform diagnoses disease from patients’ tears
A graphene oxide-based dressing could speed up healing after skin cancer surgery and prevent tumours from reappearing
Read article: Photothermal surgical dressing prevents skin cancer recurrence
A smartphone-based tympanometry system could enable low-cost screening for middle ear disorders in resource-constrained environments
Read article: Smartphone test provides cost-effective screening of middle ear function
A sensitive diagnostic test for Ebola virus infection could help control deadly outbreaks
Read article: Whispering gallery mode device offers rapid Ebola diagnosis
Bioresorbable implant combines microfluidics and flexible electronics to alleviate pain without using addictive opioids
Read article: Dissolvable implant cools nerves to provide drug-free pain relief
Tissue-like implantable probe enables real-time monitoring of molecules central to brain and intestinal disorders in freely moving mice
Read article: Stretchable sensor measures neurotransmitters in the brain and gut
Near-invisible graphene tattoos deliver high-speed and long-term continuous monitoring of blood pressure with high accuracy
Read article: Graphene tattoo provides cuffless A catalytic process based on alternating magnetic fields offers a more environmentally friendly way to dispose of the mountains of medical waste produced during the coronavirus pandemic
Read article: Magnetic fields can turn medical waste into high-value products
