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Reviving Minds: Implant Restores Cognitive Functions After Brain Injury

Nina Bai & Mandy Erickson, Stanford Medicine — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 09:18:05 +0000

A new technique using deep brain stimulation tailored to each patient exceeded researchers’ expectations in treating the cognitive impairments from moderate to severe traumatic brain...

Medical Marvel: Human Cells Transformed Into Tiny Biological Robots

Tufts University — Fri, 01 Dec 2023 09:29:36 +0000

The multicellular bots move around and help heal “wounds” created in cultured neurons. Researchers at Tufts University and Harvard University’s Wyss Institute have created tiny...

Brain Imaging Redefined: NexGen 7T MRI Achieves 10x Better Resolution

University of California - Berkeley — Mon, 27 Nov 2023 16:00:22 +0000

Higher resolution will allow neuroscientists to more precisely localize and trace brain networks. An intense international effort to improve the resolution of magnetic resonance imaging...

Revolutionizing CRISPR: Quantum Biology and AI Merge to Enhance Genome Editing

Stephanie Seay, Oak Ridge National Laboratory — Sat, 11 Nov 2023 12:57:29 +0000

Oak Ridge National Laboratory’s research in quantum biology and AI has significantly improved the efficiency of CRISPR Cas9 genome editing in microbes, aiding in renewable...

Breathing Life Into Medicine: “Living Pharmacy” Implant Gets Oxygenating Boost

Northwestern University — Thu, 09 Nov 2023 10:29:28 +0000

New device could improve the outcomes of cell-based therapies. Cell-based therapies show promise for drug delivery, replacing damaged tissues, harnessing the body’s own healing mechanisms,...

Eye on the Prize: Revolutionary Microscale Device To Treat Diabetes

KTH, Royal Institute of Technology — Sat, 04 Nov 2023 08:33:59 +0000

Researchers in Sweden have developed a microscale device for implantation in the eye, which presents new opportunities for cell-based treatment of diabetes and other diseases....

MIT Innovation: Soft Optical Fibers That Block Peripheral Nerve Pain

Jennifer Chu, Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Fri, 20 Oct 2023 06:20:58 +0000

The fibers could help with testing treatments for nerve-related pain. Scientists have a new tool to precisely illuminate the roots of nerve pain. Engineers at...

From Sci-Fi to Reality: Does a Brain in a Dish Have Moral Rights?

Cortical Labs — Sun, 08 Oct 2023 17:13:13 +0000

Inventors of brain-cell-based computers collaborate with a global team of ethicists to examine the ethical applications of bio-computing. Bio-computing, once a concept confined to science...

Rapid Disease Diagnosis: Bioengineering Breakthrough Boosts DNA Detection Sensitivity by 100x

University of Massachusetts Amherst — Sat, 07 Oct 2023 08:10:11 +0000

Scientists discover that letting small amounts of DNA ‘dance’ can speed disease detection. UMass Amherst researchers have pushed forward the boundaries of biomedical engineering one...

Challenging Long-Held Assumptions: New Research Reveals How Nuclear Spin Impacts Biological Processes

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 15:25:51 +0000

A research team led by Prof. Yossi Paltiel at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem with groups from HUJI, Weizmann, and IST Austria recently conducted a...

Generating Electricity From Wastewater – Bioengineered Bacteria Produce Power

EPFL — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 00:32:48 +0000

Scientists have successfully engineered E. coli bacteria to generate electricity, offering potential advancements in waste management, energy production, and other bioelectric applications. “We engineered E....

Advanced Nerve Visualization With Photoacoustic Imaging

SPIE--International Society for Optics and Photonics — Sat, 09 Sep 2023 17:21:19 +0000

Scientists investigate the unique absorption spectra of myelinated nerves as a way to visualize and differentiate them from their surroundings. Invasive medical procedures, such as...

DNA Chips: The Billion Gigabyte Storage Solution of Tomorrow

University of Würzburg — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 23:44:59 +0000

In the form of DNA, nature shows how data can be stored in a space-saving and long-term manner. Würzburg’s chair of bioinformatics is developing DNA...

Paving the Way for Tiny Devices Integrated Into Human Tissues – Scientists Develop New “Droplet” Battery

University of Oxford — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 11:22:54 +0000

Researchers from the University of Oxford have achieved a major advancement toward realizing miniature bio-integrated devices, capable of directly stimulating cells. Their findings were recently...

Innovative Saliva-Based Glucose Sensor to Revolutionize Diabetes Monitoring

King Abdullah University of Science & Technology (KAUST) — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:51:13 +0000

An innovative device could pave the way for more convenient diabetes monitoring. A prototype sensor that measures glucose levels in saliva could eventually offer a...

Pioneering Single-Pixel Technology Achieves 3D Imaging of Living Cells

University of Science and Technology of China — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 22:47:39 +0000

Researchers have pioneered a 3D-SPI method that allows high-resolution imaging of microscopic objects, presenting a transformative approach for future biomedical research and optical sensing. A...

Just Add Sugar: The Surprising Ingredient To Supercharge a Common Antioxidant

Utah State University — Mon, 28 Aug 2023 21:57:33 +0000

New research indicates that combining polyphenolic compounds, which are commonly found in fruits and vegetables, with sugar molecules can lead to the development of potentially...

Bactometer: New Intelligent Device Detects Multi-Resistant Bacteria (in Less Than 60 Minutes)

INESC Brussels Hub — Sat, 19 Aug 2023 17:05:01 +0000

Bactometer, developed over 15 years of research, is a rapid biological detector targeting antimicrobial resistance in hospitals. Combining magnetic methods with machine learning, it promises...

Game-Changing Potential – New Tiny Human Heart Model Carries Massive Implications

The Hebrew University of Jerusalem — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 22:16:33 +0000

A team of researchers, led by Professor Yaakov Nahmias from The Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Technion-Israel Institute of Technology, and Tissue Dynamics Ltd., has made...

Japanese Scientists Construct Complex 3D Organoids With Ingenious Device

RIKEN — Thu, 10 Aug 2023 20:05:27 +0000

A team of scientists led by Masaya Hagiwara of RIKEN national science institute in Japan has developed an ingenious device, using layers of hydrogels in...

Scientists Uncover “Astonishing” Complexity of Bacterial Circadian Clocks

John Innes Centre — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 06:09:19 +0000

Over 10% of all life forms are composed of bacteria, but it wasn’t until recently that we came to understand that, similar to humans, soil...

Scientists Use Gene Editing To Create a Better Melon

University of Tsukuba — Fri, 28 Jul 2023 20:13:46 +0000

The plant hormone ethylene, in its gaseous state, has long been recognized for its ability to hasten fruit ripening and has a notable impact on...

DNA Origami Nanostructures: Reprogramming the Shape of Virus Capsids To Advance Biomedicine

Aalto University — Fri, 21 Jul 2023 16:26:48 +0000

Proteins that encapsulate viruses can be molded into defined shapes using DNA and RNA origami nanostructures. Bioengineers have discovered a method to customize the size...

Visolis Harnesses Synthetic Biology To Transform Biomass Into Sustainable Everyday Products

Zach Winn, Massachusetts Institute of Technology — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 07:39:32 +0000

Visolis, founded by Deepak Dugar, is working to decarbonize the production of everything from rubber to jet fuel. Reducing our reliance on fossil fuels is...