New Quantum-Enhanced Microscopy Unveils Cellular Force Secrets
Researchers at HKU Engineering develop a breakthrough cellular force imaging technique using a diamond-based quantum sensing microscope. The project, led by Professor Zhiqin Chu from…
Biomedical Engineering News
Biomedical engineering is an interdisciplinary field that applies principles of engineering and biological sciences to develop technologies and systems for healthcare and medical applications. It involves the design and creation of medical devices, diagnostic equipment, prosthetics, and artificial organs, as well as the development of new materials and techniques for drug delivery and tissue engineering. Biomedical engineers work to improve patient care and outcomes by integrating advancements in electronics, computer science, and materials science with medical knowledge. This field plays a vital role in innovation within healthcare, enhancing the effectiveness and efficiency of medical treatments and diagnostic procedures.
Not Science Fiction: Researchers Have Developed Metasurface Tractor Beams
TMOS researchers have advanced the development of lightweight, portable tractor beams that could transform non-invasive medical procedures. Researchers at TMOS, the ARC Centre of Excellence…
Researchers Discover New Way To Generate Human Cartilage
University of Montana researchers have developed a new method using stem cells to create craniofacial cartilage, potentially revolutionizing treatments for craniofacial defects and injuries. Researchers…
New Wireless Device Uses Light To Treat Cancer
Notre Dame scientists have created an implantable wireless LED device that uses light and a special dye to kill cancer cells and activate the immune…
Python Power: New Bio-Inspired Device Doubles Strength of Rotator Cuff Repairs
Columbia University has introduced a python-teeth-inspired surgical device aimed at strengthening rotator cuff repairs and reducing tendon re-tearing, leveraging 3D printing for customization. When most…
Incredible New Technique Measures Forces As Small as a Virus With Unprecedented Precision
A collaborative research team has developed a novel method to measure minuscule nanoscale forces in liquids, using a technique that significantly enhances measurement sensitivity and…
DIANA Debunked by MIT: The MRI That Couldn’t Read Minds
A recent study at MIT has debunked the effectiveness of a new MRI method called DIANA, which was initially thought to directly detect neural activity….
Biomedicine Breakthrough: Complete Gene Insertion Now Possible in Human Cells
The gene-editing technique employs prime editors along with advanced enzymes known as recombinases. This method has the potential to lead to universal gene therapies that…
Game-Changer for Arthritis Sufferers: Texas A&M’s Synthetic Solution to Knee Pain
Dr. Melissa Grunlan is creating synthetic plugs to help patients with chronic knee pain or disabilities, potentially eliminating the need for total knee replacements. Osteochondral…
15 Years in the Making – Scientists Invent “Living Bioelectronics” That Can Heal Skin
Scientists develop flexible, adaptable, and storable patch that combines bacteria and sensors to interface with the body. Researchers have created “living bioelectronics,” a device combining…
Scientists Discover Potential Opioid Replacement for Back Pain
The study indicates that nanocarriers loaded with DNA may serve as alternatives to opioids. Recent research demonstrates that gene therapy delivered by nanocarriers can effectively…
The Gentle Prick: Sea Slug-Inspired Stretchable Microneedles Revolutionize Biomedical Sensors
Highly stretchable and customizable microneedles that revolutionize the interface between human bodies and invasive monitoring devices have been developed through USC research. They are promising…
MIT’s New MRI Technique Reveals Hidden Light Deep in the Brain
A novel MRI technique developed at MIT allows for detailed imaging of bioluminescence deep within the brain, offering new insights into how brain cells develop…
Cambridge’s Flexible Implants Promise New Hope for Paralysis Patients
A tiny, flexible electronic device that wraps around the spinal cord could represent a new approach to the treatment of spinal injuries, which can cause…
Inside the Cellular Tug-of-War: What Drives Cancer’s Spread?
How cancer cells tug against each other determines whether they can migrate elsewhere in the body. Understanding how cancerous cells spread from a primary tumor…
From Theory to Therapy: MIT’s Computational Breakthrough in Protein Optimization
MIT researchers plan to search for proteins that could be used to measure electrical activity in the brain. To engineer proteins with useful functions, researchers…
Quantum Computing Meets Genomics: The Dawn of Hyper-Fast DNA Analysis
A new project unites world-leading experts in quantum computing and genomics to develop new methods and algorithms to process biological data. Researchers aim to harness…
“Truly Amazing” – Quantum Dots Successfully Synthesized Inside Living Cells!
A recent study published in the journal National Science Review demonstrates the synthesis of quantum dots (QDs) in the nucleus of live cells. The research…