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3D printers with “eyes and a brain” to advance body implants
Machine vision and artificial intelligence can fine tune medical 3D printers to enable custom made tissue implants to suit the individual patient.
Warmer temperatures lessen COVID-19 spread, but control measures still needed
Study shows that temperature changes have a smaller effect on transmission than policy interventions like lockdowns and social distancing.
A smart microneedle patch to monitor and manage diabetes
Minimally invasive smart patches can continuously monitor glucose blood levels and administer insulin as needed.
Nanoengineered heartbeat via a semi-conductive hydrogel
A conductive biomaterial that supports the growth of cardiac muscle cells and facilitates their synchronous beating holds great potential for cardiac tissue engineering.
Lighting up hydrogels
A new class of hydrogels leverage light for better drug delivery and regenerative medicine treatment.
A biochip with organ-specific tissue models for advanced drug screening
A new biochip can quickly evaluate anticancer drug toxicity and penetration across an advanced blood–brain barrier model.
A “self-stirring” pill enhances drug bioavailability
Self-propelling microparticles enhance the dissolution of drugs in the stomach, achieving better bioavailability without the side effects of high dosing.
New technique breaks the mold for 3D printing medical implants
Researchers have flipped traditional 3D printing to create some of the most intricate biomedical structures yet.
Step-closer to nasal spray drug delivery for Parkinson’s disease
A new drug-laden gel allows for better levels of uptake in both the blood and the brain.
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