Fluorescent nanodiamonds can increase the sensitivity of paper-based medical diagnostic tests, potentially providing earlier detection of disease
Read article: Spin-enhanced nanodiamonds could improve disease diagnosis
Researchers in China have developed a biocompatible magnetic coating that actuates inanimate millirobots for biomedical applications.
Read article: Magnetic coating gives life to millirobots
A non-invasive intracranial pressure sensor could help clinicians assess traumatic brain injuries without traumatic monitoring tools
Read article: Optical sensor offers non-invasive monitoring of intracranial pressure
A portable, solar-powered steam generator can sterilize medical tools in the field, even during cloudy conditions
Read article: Solar-powered device sterilizes medical equipment
New device might find use in prosthetics, robot-assisted surgery, human–machine interfaces and wearable health care monitors
Read article: Nanomesh pressure sensor preserves skin’s sense of touch
Researchers have developed a multifunctional rubbery bioelectronic patch that conforms to the heart surface and beats with the heart
Read article: Stretchy cardiac implant measures and treats heart disease
Implantable silicon-based electronics could monitor nitric oxide species directly at the source, and then biodegrade
Read article: Biodegradable sensor opens door to real-time monitoring of key disease biomarker
Transparent, micron-sized conductive fibres can be integrated into wearable devices that measure the amount of moisture that leaks through a face mask
Read article: 3D printed fibres make efficient respiratory sensors
New quantum thermometer makes use of nitrogen-vacancy centres to sense fever in tiny C. elegans worms
Read article: Nanodiamond quantum thermometer measures the temperature of worms
A biologically inspired device that clings to the stomach lining after being ingested can electrically stimulate the stomach wall to induce muscle contractions
Read article: Tiny ingestible capsule helps treat gastrointestinal disorders
