Scientists develop a reversible adhesive skin patch with high air permeability and water drainage.
New Probe to Reduce Premature Births
A team of researchers from the Vanderbilt University in Nashville, USA, developed a visually guided Raman spectroscopy probe for cervical assessment during pregnancy which could help in diminishing premature births.
Microplasma-Synthesized Magnetic Nanoparticles in a Hydrogel
In situ synthesis of magnetic nanoparticles in a hydrogel and fabrication of a magnetic thermoresponsive hydrogel composite.
Quantum Nanomaterials for Ultraefficient Medicial Probes [Video]
Tuning the local environment of ultrasmall silica nanoparticles leads to ultrapotent probes for photodynamic therapy.
Click-to-Sense Probe for Breast Cancer Surgery [Video]
Acrolein produced by cancer cells can be detected within five minutes, allowing for rapid diagnosis of cancer morphology during breast-conserving surgery.
Repurposing Leather for Electronic Skins
Leather finds new life as an electronic skin.
Linking Cancer Cells to Parent Cells [Video]
A single-molecule immunolabeling and co-immunoprecipitation method may lead to improved, personalized cancer treatment.
Magnetized Microalgae Could be the Future of Medicine
Scientists develop magnetized microalgae microswimmers using terbium.
New Optoacoustic Visualization Technique for Hyperthermia
A team of researchers demonstrated the capability of RSOM for detailed, cross‐sectional visualization of microvascular changes in the skin in the volar and dorsal aspects of the human forearm in response to local hyperthermia.
Sensing Glucose while Sweating
A wearable electronic device that can monitor glucose levels alongside vital signs adds another dimension to personalized health management.