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Read article: Speaking the language of cells to power tiny machines Biomedical devices Research update Speaking the language of cells to power tiny machines A miniature battery made from a chain of nanolitre-sized droplets could power biodevices integrated into human tissues
Read article: Heartbeat detection in smartwatch signals wins Physiological Measurement best paper award Biomedical devices Research update Heartbeat detection in smartwatch signals wins Physiological Measurement best paper award A study of algorithms used to detect heartbeats in photoplethysmography signals is awarded the Martin Black prize for the best paper published in Physiological Measurement last year
Read article: Improved electrospray deposition technique could bring jab-free vaccinations Biomaterials Research update Improved electrospray deposition technique could bring jab-free vaccinations New approach coats microneedle arrays with biomaterials and bioactive compounds more efficiently than before
Read article: Origami-inspired strain sensors could enhance disease diagnostics Biomedical devices Research update Origami-inspired strain sensors could enhance disease diagnostics Highly stretchable strain sensors could be implanted in the body to track joint movements or detect deformations in organs
Read article: Concussion monitoring headset identifies when it’s safe to return to play Biomedical devices Research update Concussion monitoring headset identifies when it’s safe to return to play A non-invasive digital headset helps determine when young athletes are safe to resume sports following a concussion
Read article: Implantable bioartificial kidney aims to free patients from dialysis Biomedical devices Research update Implantable bioartificial kidney aims to free patients from dialysis A prototype implantable bioreactor kept human kidney cells alive inside a pig for up to a week without provoking an immune reaction
Read article: Low-cost HPV test increases access to cervical cancer screening Biomedical devices Research update Low-cost HPV test increases access to cervical cancer screening A point-of-care test for HPV infections could provide affordable cervical cancer testing in low-resource settings
Read article: Miniaturized ultrasound scanner could help detect breast cancer earlier Biomedical devices Research update Miniaturized ultrasound scanner could help detect breast cancer earlier A wearable ultrasound patch that attaches to a bra could help diagnose early breast cancer and improve survival rates
Read article: Dual-wavelength technology deactivates antibiotic-resistant bacterium Biomedical devices Research update Dual-wavelength technology deactivates antibiotic-resistant bacterium A combination of far-UVC and blue light could contribute towards global efforts to combat antimicrobial resistance