Biomedical devices Research update 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: Nanowire arrays help blind mice see again
Biomedical devices Research update 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 Read article: Mechanical splitter divides cell-sized liposomes
Biomedical devices Research update Silicon nanowires modulate neuronal activity New non-invasive technique could help in the development of new non-invasive treatments for neurodegenerative diseases Read article: Silicon nanowires modulate neuronal activity
Biomedical devices Research update Nanomesh sensors for home healthcare Flexible on-skin sensor can display the moving waveform of an electrocardiogram Read article: Nanomesh sensors for home healthcare
Biomedical devices Research update DNA nanobot ‘starves’ tumours New device cuts off a tumour’s blood supply thanks to a blood-coagulating protein payload Read article: DNA nanobot ‘starves’ tumours
Biomedical devices Research update Bendable nanowires capture bacteria in blood New Venus-flytrap-inspired dialyzer might be used to create a nanotechnology platform for making artificial kidneys Read article: Bendable nanowires capture bacteria in blood
Biomedical devices Research update A better way to test drinking water safety? A fluorescence-based test of drinking water quality can detect bacterial contamination in just eight minutes Read article: A better way to test drinking water safety?
Biomedical devices Research update Magnetic Josephson junctions could help make artificial brains A new form of neuromorphic synapse operates just like its biological counterpart while being faster and more energy efficient Read article: Magnetic Josephson junctions could help make artificial brains
Biomedical devices Video Tracking proton therapy with acoustic waves Katia Parodi describes an innovative technique for improving ion-beam therapy Read article: Tracking proton therapy with acoustic waves
Biomedical devices Research update Wireless photometer measures neuronal activity New device is much lighter and less cumbersome than existing fibre-optical-waveguide systems Read article: Wireless photometer measures neuronal activity