Read article: Modular blocks create low-cost diagnostic devices
Modular blocks create low-cost diagnostic devices
Plug-and-play blocks enable labs around the world to cheaply and easily build customized diagnostic devices
Read article: Modular blocks create low-cost diagnostic devices
Read article: Acoustofluidics separates circulating tumour cells
Acoustofluidics separates circulating tumour cells
The cells specifically bind to microbeads and can thus be isolated
Read article: Remotely controlled silicon structures could help treat disease
Remotely controlled silicon structures could help treat disease
“Electroceuticals” makes its debut
Read article: Tiny intracortical probe monitors neural activity
Tiny intracortical probe monitors neural activity
Small cross-sectional area device does not damage brain tissue and could allow for high-density electrical recording
Read article: Edinburgh Biosciences on a mission to restore sight
Edinburgh Biosciences on a mission to restore sight
The Scottish photonics spin-out is ramping up pre-clinical trials and seeking investment for groundbreaking non-invasive cataract diagnosis and treatment
Read article: Amyloid fibrils undergo liquid-crystalline phase transitions
Amyloid fibrils undergo liquid-crystalline phase transitions
Chiral protein-based systems could be used to make nano-building blocks that mimic biological structures as well as cholesteric LCDs and advanced photonic devices
Read article: Nanofibrous membrane could offer bioprotection
Nanofibrous membrane could offer bioprotection
New photo-active material efficiently destroys bacteria and viruses
Read article: The Cybathlon challenge
The Cybathlon challenge
Rachel Brazil describes how science is helping disabled people to carry out everyday tasks thanks to new types of "assistive technology"
Read article: Nanowire arrays help blind mice see again
Nanowire arrays help blind mice see again
Artificial photoreceptors might help in the development of improved sub-retinal prosthetics that do not require external power sources
Read article: Mechanical splitter divides cell-sized liposomes
Mechanical splitter divides cell-sized liposomes
New technique might provide a way to mimic the growth-division cycle of cells and be important for applications in medicine
