Biomedical devices Research update Could the future of vaccines be syringe-free? Easy-to-store patches may enable safe and easy vaccine injection with higher immune responses than syringe-delivered vaccines Read article: Could the future of vaccines be syringe-free?
Biomedical devices Research update Magnetoelastic material sustainably powers health monitors using body movement A soft and flexible material exploits magnetoelasticity to efficiently power wearable and implantable medical devices Read article: Magnetoelastic material sustainably powers health monitors using body movement
Biomedical devices Research update Textile clinic: stretchable fabrics tailored with carbon nanotube electrodes monitor the heart Electronic clothing incorporating carbon nanotube threads enable continuous recording of the heart’s electrical signals Read article: Textile clinic: stretchable fabrics tailored with carbon nanotube electrodes monitor the heart
Biomedical devices Research update EEG test could enable early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease Fastball electroencephalography provides a new powerful way to assess memory response Read article: EEG test could enable early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease
Biomedical devices Research update Superconducting nanowire detectors accurately estimate blood flow in the brain A novel spectroscopy system based on superconducting nanowire single-photon detectors can accurately estimate cerebral blood flow Read article: Superconducting nanowire detectors accurately estimate blood flow in the brain
Biomedical devices Research update Magnetic beads inside the body could improve control of bionic limbs Implanted magnets that wirelessly track changes in muscle length could enhance manipulation of prosthetic limbs Read article: Magnetic beads inside the body could improve control of bionic limbs
Biomedical devices Research update Non-invasive NanoVelcro device detects potentially fatal pregnancy disorder A simple blood test using a nanowire-based microchip can determine the risk of pregnancy complications Read article: Non-invasive NanoVelcro device detects potentially fatal pregnancy disorder
Biomedical devices Research update Robotic insulin delivery via smart ingestible capsules From summer school idea to patented device – an intraperitoneal robotic device delivers insulin via smart ingestible capsules Read article: Robotic insulin delivery via smart ingestible capsules
Advanced materials Research update Self-powered wearable yarns can sense temperature and mechanical strain Low-cost material could be used for health monitoring Read article: Self-powered wearable yarns can sense temperature and mechanical strain
Biomedical devices Research update Fluid dynamics study could make medical inhalers more effective Currently only 30% of drug particles settle in the lungs, study reveals Read article: Fluid dynamics study could make medical inhalers more effective