Biodegradable device delivers electrical stimulation to peripheral nerves to kick start nerve regrowth and enhance muscle recovery
Read article: Electrical pulses speed up nerve regeneration in rats
The epithelial–mesenchymal transition, which plays an important role in tumour metastasis, can be studied using 3D bioprinted models
Read article: 3D cell printing enables investigations into cervical tumour metastasis
At this week's ASTRO annual meeting, delegates heard the latest results from studies of stereotactic ablative radiotherapy
Read article: ASTRO: a focus on stereotactic ablative radiotherapy
Some roof temperatures in Chicago could drop by 8 °C, reducing urban heat island
Read article: Computer model picks which roofs to make green
A trimodal platform tracks the distribution and viability of transplanted pancreatic islets using MR, fluorescence and bioluminescence imaging
Read article: Trimodal imaging platform tracks implanted pancreatic islets
Accelerated radiotherapy for early-stage breast cancer offers a more convenient option for patients, with fewer hospital visits and with no increased risk of long-term side effects
Read article: Fewer, higher radiation doses safe for early breast cancer
Study helps explain how seeds can travel many kilometres
Read article: Dandelion seeds create vortexes to remain aloft
Misalignment could help maintain high-temperature mobility in moiré superlattices made from the carbon sheet
Read article: Graphene twists again
A biodegradable polymer that releases nitric oxide and antibiotics can aid with tooth regeneration following root canal surgery
Read article: Gel filling enhances root canal treatment
Radiomics is poised to be a pivotal process for developing new diagnostic imaging strategies and therapies, delegates learned at the French radiology congress JFR 2018
Read article: Spotlight falls on radiomics at French radiology congress
