Focused ultrasound enables precise noninvasive therapy
New research demonstrates that noninvasive neuromodulation via low-intensity ultrasound can have cell-type selectivity in manipulating neurons. More Source link
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Microsampling to Map a Pandemic: Kaitlyn Sadtler, PhD
For this episode of the Microsamplify Podcast, we spoke with research scientist Kaitlyn Sadtler, PhD, an Earl Stadtman Tenure-Track Investigator and Chief of the Section for Immunoengineering at the National...
Building better bubbles for ultrasound could enhance image quality, facilitate...
NIBIB-funded researchers are investigating long-lasting, customizable nanobubbles for ultrasound contrast agents. More Source link
A vaccine patch could someday be an ouchless option
It’s the rare individual who actually looks forward to getting jabbed with a needle, even if what’s in the needle can protect them from a serious disease such as COVID-19....
Data from smartwatches can help predict clinical blood test results
Smartwatches and other wearable devices may be used to sense illness, dehydration and even changes to the red blood cell count, according to biomedical engineers and genomics researchers. More Source...
One year of RADx Tech success
Thinking back to a year ago when terror struck worldwide and the full weight of the Covid-19 pandemic began to set in, NIH quickly mobilized on multiple fronts—one of which...
RADx partnerships speed new COVID testing
Unlike many other viral testing platforms, MatMaCorp’s all-in-one Solas 8 testing device provides results for six samples in 120 minutes and doesn’t require the additional lab support often lacking in...
If it ain’t broke you’re not trying hard enough
A team of NIH microscopists and computer scientists used a type of artificial intelligence called a neural network to obtain clearer pictures of cells at work even with extremely low,...
New tool activates deep brain neurons by combining ultrasound, genetics
A team has developed a new brain stimulation technique using focused ultrasound that is able to turn specific types of neurons in the brain on and off and precisely control...
Lighting hydrogels via nanomaterials
Hydrogels are commonly used inside the body to help in tissue regeneration and drug delivery. However, once inside, they can be challenging to control for optimal use. A team of...
