First-of-its-kind drug delivery technology is absorbable by the body, avoiding the need for surgical removal
Read article: Light-triggered implantable device provides programmable drug delivery
Sensing device could be used to detect a variety of chemical tracers, including those produced by patients with conditions such as asthma and kidney disease
Read article: Microbial nanowires create ‘electronic nose’ for health monitoring
Fibre pumps provide a step towards wearable fluidic systems for physical assistance and thermal regulation
Read article: Researchers develop the missing component in robotic textiles
Low-cost platform uncovers mosquito feeding behaviour using blood-infused hydrogels, decreasing dependence on human volunteers and animal subjects
Read article: Synthetic skin removes the need for human volunteers in mosquito bite trials
An antimicrobial suture containing iodine carbon nanoparticles can be imaged in the body using CT scanning, enabling wound monitoring after surgery while preventing infection
Read article: Smart stitches could prevent infections at surgical sites
An innovative expansion microscopy protocol enables unprecedented views of the interior of cells using standard microscopy tools
Read article: Expansion microscopy enables nanoimaging with a conventional microscope
A soft stretchable strain sensor offers high sensitivity, large sensing range and high robustness
Read article: Strain sensor for wearable electronics combines high sensitivity with large sensing range
Medical devices made from aluminium can be disintegrated within the body by exposing them to eutectic gallium indium, a liquid metal at body temperature
Read article: Liquid metal disintegrates implanted medical devices on demand
Much research is under way to develop commercial autofocus lenses, but it could be some years before there’s a market-ready product that appeals to consumers
Read article: LIDAR sensors and tunable lenses could create autofocus glasses
An automated diagnostic lab kit enables accessible and adaptable pooled viral DNA testing
Read article: Handheld diagnostic platform could help combat epidemics
