Paralysis Treatment Heals Lab-Grown Human Spinal Cord Organoids
New therapy triggers neurite growth, reduces scarring in injured organoids. A … READ MORE
Nanotechnology
Nano-scale devices and micro-machines
‘Smart’ cartilage cells programmed to release drugs when stressed
New technology could lead to treatments for osteoarthritis. Researchers at … READ MORE
Wearable brain-machine interface could control a wheelchair, vehicle or computer
Combining new classes of nanomembrane electrodes with flexible electronics and a … READ MORE
Regrowing cartilage in a damaged knee gets closer to fixing arthritis
A new ’tissue scaffold’ that holds the potential for a bioengineering … READ MORE
Printed electronics open way for electrified tattoos and personalized biosensors
The first demonstration of a fully print-in-place electronics technique is gentle … READ MORE
Engineers 3D print flexible mesh for ankle and knee braces
MIT engineers have designed pliable, 3-D-printed mesh materials whose flexibility … READ MORE
A “GPS” for inside your body
Investigating inside the human body often requires cutting open a patient or … READ MORE
Wearable device from Stanford measures cortisol in sweat
By drawing in a bit of sweat, a patch developed in the lab of Alberto Salleo can … READ MORE
UBC breakthrough opens door to $100 ultrasound machine
Engineers at the University of British Columbia have developed a new ultrasound … READ MORE
Tomorrow’s doctors must be engineers too
The medical profession is changing, and so must medical education. When King Li went … READ MORE
Wearables for a world without disease: Interview with imec’s Chris Van Hoof
Medgadget was recently invited to attend the imec Technology Forum conference in … READ MORE
E-textiles control home appliances with the swipe of a finger
Electronic textiles could allow a person to control household appliances or … READ MORE
Nature’s armour: A lobster tale
Biological structures may provide insight to prevent and treat sports-related … READ MORE
Plug-and-play diagnostic devices
Modular blocks could enable labs around the world to cheaply and easily build their … READ MORE
Smartphone case offers blood glucose monitoring on the go
Engineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a smartphone case … READ MORE
Bloodless revolution in diabetes monitoring
Scientists have created a non-invasive, adhesive patch, which promises the … READ MORE
Rice team designs lens-free fluorescent microscope
FlatScope may be the world’s tiniest, lightest microscope for biological … READ MORE
UBC engineers advance the capability of wearable tech
A new low-cost ultra-stretchable sensor can do more with less. Creating the perfect … READ MORE
Waterloo research brings high res magnetic resonance imaging to nanometer scale
A new technique that brings magnetic resonance imaging to the nanometer scale with … READ MORE
Biosensors will be inexpensive, do more, go everywhere
When it comes to biometric sensors, human skin isn’t an ally. It’s an … READ MORE
Researchers develop world’s smallest wearable device
Team led by engineer John Rogers worked with L’Oréal to launch first-of-its kind, … READ MORE
How to turn clinicians into makers
Providing training and resources, MakerHealth helps nurses and doctors hack medical … READ MORE
Does smart clothing have a future?
This fall it will be possible to answer a call just by making a simple gesture on … READ MORE
Success in 3D bio-printing of cartilage
A team of researchers at Sahlgrenska Academy has managed to generate cartilage … READ MORE
3D printable implants may ease damaged knees
Printable hydrogel matches the strength and elasticity of human cartilage. A … READ MORE
Silly putty with serious sensing capabilities
Jonathan Coleman holding a piece of G-Putty while his son Oisin holds a piece of … READ MORE
Robotic gait training for kids with CP: Is it really effective?
UAlberta study recruiting children to evaluate Lokomat gait training program. … READ MORE
Battery-free wearable patch can help monitor health
A battery-free electronic patch that sticks onto skin like a temporary tattoo can be … READ MORE
Meet the new wave of wearables: stretchable electronics
Scientists have figured out how to make electronics as pliable as a temporary … READ MORE
New stretchable, wearable sensor made with chewing gum
Body sensors, which were once restricted to doctors’ offices, have come a long … READ MORE
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