Device may provide rapid diagnosis of bacterial infections
Researchers have developed a device that could shorten the time required to rapidly diagnose pathogens responsible for health-care-associated infections. More Source link
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"Second skin" polymer could smooth wrinkles, protect skin, deliver drugs
The new material could also be used to deliver drugs to help treat skin conditions such as eczema and other types of dermatitis. More Source link
Performing cellular surgery with a laser-powered nanoblade
Researchers describe a ‘nanoblade’ that can slice through a cell’s membrane to insert mitochondria. More Source link
Bio-mimicry method developed for preparing, labeling stem cells
Researchers develop a way to prepare mesenchymal stem cells leading to the production of more native stem cells, and label them with an iron-oxide nanoparticle. More Source link
Wearable patch keeps track of heart and body chemistry at...
UCSD team developed a wearable device that measures and transmits electrical heart signals and levels of lactate, a chemical correlating with physical exertion. More Source link
CWRU leads effort to replace prostheses with engineered cartilage
Case Western Reserve University will open a new center designed to develop evaluation technology and set standards for testing and improving engineered cartilage that could one day replace a variety...
Beating the limits of the light microscope, one photon at...
Scientists are pushing the limits of a super-resolution microscopy technique, opening new pathways to illuminating individual cell processes in living tissue. More Source link
Imaging biomarker distinguishes prostate cancer tumor grade
Study describes the use of restriction spectrum imaging as a biomarker that enhances the ability of MRI to differentiate aggressive cancer from benign tumors. More Source link
Face of the future: Researchers first to grow living bone...
For the first time, researchers have grown living bone grown to precisely replicate the original anatomical structure, using autologous stem cells. More Source link
Has breast MRI been performed upside down?
A new phase 1 clinical trial evaluated the differences between pre-operative prone and supine MRI exams in 12 women undergoing lumpectomy for breast cancer. More Source link
