Light-powered cardiac pacemaker could deliver painless and targeted treatment
Device targets light-sensitive molecules in the heart
Read article: Light-powered cardiac pacemaker could deliver painless and targeted treatment
Read article: Light-powered cardiac pacemaker could deliver painless and targeted treatment
Non-invasive neuromodulation improves motor function in children with cerebral palsy
A non-surgical device for treating children with cerebral palsy improved the quality-of-life for all 16 participants in a first-in-human study
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Replacing a pacemaker with a device the width of a human hair
Researchers have developed an ultrathin device that could one day provide an alternative to an intrusive and bulky pacemaker
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Placenta-on-a-chip simulates nutrient transport between mother and foetus
A novel 3D microfluidic device could help develop life-saving treatments for placental malaria
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Strain sensor tracks tiny changes in tumour size in real time
A wearable strain sensor for mice could automate and lower the cost of screening potential cancer drugs
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Microelectrode array could enable safer spinal cord surgery
A high-channel-count microelectrode array that maps electrical activity in the spinal cord could lower the risk of neurological injuries during spinal surgery
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Bubbles make bandages stickier
Researchers control the stickiness of medical adhesives using ultrasound and microbubbles
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Smartphone camera could enable at-home monitoring of blood-oxygen levels
The ability to measure blood-oxygen saturation using a smartphone enables people to monitor chronic respiratory conditions from home
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Intelligent microscope uses AI to capture rare biological events
A neural network detects subtle precursors to biological events and controls microscope in response
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Tiny sensor simultaneously measures electrical and mechanical activity in heart cells
Research could lead to more precise biomedical devices for cardiac disease studies, drug testing and regenerative medicine
Read article: Tiny sensor simultaneously measures electrical and mechanical activity in heart cells
