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Rice University awarded $4 million CPRIT grant to establish Genetic Design and Engineering Center

Rice University faculty members led by bioengineer Gang Bao have been awarded a $4 million grant by the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to establish the Genetic Design and Engineering Center.

20 Aug 2021

Vaccine nationalism may increase COVID-19 case numbers and the emergence of novel variants

The allocation of COVID-19 vaccine between countries has thus far tended toward vaccine nationalism, wherein countries stockpile vaccines to prioritize access for their citizenry over equitable vaccine sharing.

18 Aug 2021

Research shines light on histamine as a potential key player in depression

Bodily inflammation dampens levels of a ‘feel-good molecule’ and antidepressants’ ability to boost them, according to new research in mice.

17 Aug 2021

Bioengineers develop implantable piezoelectric therapeutic devices

Bioengineers have developed biocompatible generators that create electrical pulses when compressed by body motions.

16 Aug 2021

Transcranial focused ultrasound shows promise to treat forms of chronic pain

Neuromodulation comprises a range of therapeutic approaches to relieving symptoms, such as pain or tremors, or to restore movement or function.

16 Aug 2021

Immunotherapy pairs ultrasound with immune cells to destroy tumors without toxic side effects

Bioengineers at the University of California San Diego have developed a cancer immunotherapy that pairs ultrasound with cancer-killing immune cells to destroy malignant tumors while sparing normal tissue.

12 Aug 2021

Researchers develop method to attach biosensors to human skin without an adhesive

Imagine if you could attach something to your skin without needing glue. A biosensor, a watch, a communications device, a fashion accessory - the possibilities are endless.

10 Aug 2021

First data-driven deep learning model can predict COVID-19 outbreak two weeks in advance

People's social behavior, reflected in their mobility data, is providing scientists with a way to forecast the spread of COVID-19 nationwide at the county level.

8 Aug 2021

New CRISPR-based diagnostic test detects COVID-19 variants from saliva samples

With the Delta variant wreaking havoc on unvaccinated populations and COVID-19 cases spiking around the world, the pandemic is far from over.

6 Aug 2021

Magnetic nanoparticles could enhance the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

Boosting the function of natural killer cells with magnetic nanoparticles could make cancer immunotherapy more efficient.

6 Aug 2021

Drug-eluting endotracheal tubes for preventing airway complications

In a proof-of-concept study, researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia have created a coating that can be applied to endotracheal tubes and release antimicrobial peptides that target infectious bacteria with specificity.

4 Aug 2021

Open-access database could speed up repurposing of old drugs as new treatments

Researchers have created a new open-access database of information on drug candidates and how they are metabolized by the body, which could help speed up the repurposing of old drugs as new treatments.

3 Aug 2021

Experimental model shows how topological defects in the mesothelium affect ovarian cancer metastasis

Ovarian cancer devastates more than 20,000 women in the U.S. every year, due in part to its tendency to evade detection and present after metastatic spread. A key element to slowing metastasis is understanding the mechanisms of how tumor cells invade tissues.

3 Aug 2021

What is the potential of microphysiological systems in COVID-19 research?

In a recently published review article in the journal Drug Discovery Today, scientists have described the utility of human-based microphysiological systems MPSs in understanding the pathophysiology of SARS-CoV-2 infection and developing effective therapeutic interventions. Moreover, they have described the establishment of a global working group to synchronize recent developments around MPSs and COVID-19 research.

3 Aug 2021

3D-bioprinted cardiac patches show therapeutic, regenerative potential for treating ischemic cardiomyopathy

Cardiovascular diseases account for 32% of global deaths. Myocardial infarction, or heart attacks, play a large part in heart diseases and the necrosis of cardiac tissue after blood supply is decreased or stopped.

27 Jul 2021

Tulane spin-out company awarded grant to develop new graft for treating pelvic organ prolapse

The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health & Human Development has awarded a $256,000 grant to BioAesthetics Corp., a Tulane University spin-out company, to develop a new graft for treating pelvic organ prolapse (POP).

22 Jul 2021

New motor imagery-based BMI system turns intentions into actions

A new wearable brain-machine interface (BMI) system could improve the quality of life for people with motor dysfunction or paralysis, even those struggling with locked-in syndrome – when a person is fully conscious but unable to move or communicate.

22 Jul 2021

New method predicts if COVID-19 clinical trials will be completed or suspended

In order to win the battle against COVID-19, studies to develop vaccines, drugs, devices and re-purposed drugs are urgently needed.

21 Jul 2021

Research reveals clues to how a molecule improves appearance of surgery scars

Surgical scars treated with a molecule called alphaCT1 showed a long-term improvement in appearance when compared to control scars, according to multicenter, controlled Phase II clinical trials - a finding that could help surgeons improve patient outcomes.

20 Jul 2021

UH researcher receives $2.7 million grant to detect cancer biomarkers in blood by counting exosomes

University of Houston engineering researcher Wei-Chuan Shih has been awarded $2.7 million from the National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering to detect cancer biomarkers in blood by counting exosomes.

20 Jul 2021

Bioengineering News and Research

Rice University awarded $4 million CPRIT grant to establish Genetic Design and Engineering Center

Vaccine nationalism may increase COVID-19 case numbers and the emergence of novel variants

Research shines light on histamine as a potential key player in depression

Bioengineers develop implantable piezoelectric therapeutic devices

Transcranial focused ultrasound shows promise to treat forms of chronic pain

Immunotherapy pairs ultrasound with immune cells to destroy tumors without toxic side effects

Researchers develop method to attach biosensors to human skin without an adhesive

First data-driven deep learning model can predict COVID-19 outbreak two weeks in advance

New CRISPR-based diagnostic test detects COVID-19 variants from saliva samples

Magnetic nanoparticles could enhance the efficacy of cancer immunotherapy

Drug-eluting endotracheal tubes for preventing airway complications

Open-access database could speed up repurposing of old drugs as new treatments

Experimental model shows how topological defects in the mesothelium affect ovarian cancer metastasis

What is the potential of microphysiological systems in COVID-19 research?

3D-bioprinted cardiac patches show therapeutic, regenerative potential for treating ischemic cardiomyopathy

Tulane spin-out company awarded grant to develop new graft for treating pelvic organ prolapse

New motor imagery-based BMI system turns intentions into actions

New method predicts if COVID-19 clinical trials will be completed or suspended

Research reveals clues to how a molecule improves appearance of surgery scars

UH researcher receives $2.7 million grant to detect cancer biomarkers in blood by counting exosomes

The future is bioengineered: Synthetic biology and global sustainability eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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