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Adipose tissue holds key to 3D printing skin layers and hair follicles

Fat tissue holds the key to 3D printing layered living skin and potentially hair follicles, according to researchers who recently harnessed fat cells and supporting structures from clinically procured human tissue to precisely correct injuries in rats.

4 Mar 2024

AI-powered transfer learning approach predicts gene perturbations that transform cell behavior

Technological advances in gene sequencing and computing have led to an explosion in the availability of bioinformatic data and processing power, respectively, creating a ripe nexus for artificial intelligence (AI) to design strategies for controlling cell behavior.

4 Mar 2024

AI smartphone app shows promise in diagnosing ear infections in children

A new cellphone app developed by physician-scientists at UPMC and the University of Pittsburgh, which uses artificial intelligence (AI) to accurately diagnose ear infections, or acute otitis media (AOM), could help decrease unnecessary antibiotic use in young children, according to new research published today in JAMA Pediatrics.

4 Mar 2024

Robotic hip exoskeleton could be a promising avenue for stroke rehabilitation

More than 80% of stroke survivors experience walking difficulty, significantly impacting their daily lives, independence, and overall quality of life.

4 Mar 2024

New method revolutionizes in vivo brain imaging in awake mice

The human brain has billions of neurons. Working together, they enable higher-order brain functions such as cognition and complex behaviors.

4 Mar 2024

Using simulations in nursing education to optimize learning outcomes

It's not just about practicing a lot, but also about practicing correctly. This is shown by new research from the University of Agder.

4 Mar 2024

Innovative hydrogel offers solutions for water desalination and biomedical applications

Researchers from the UPC's research group Innovation in Materials and Molecular Engineering - Biomaterials for Regenerative Therapies (IMEM-BRT) are working on a thermosensitive hydrogel with several applications, such as the desalination of seawater with solar radiation and the creation of new biomedical adhesives for semi-invasive therapies and for medical diagnosis.

4 Mar 2024

Disrupting the Flow: Dr. Naseri's Revolutionary Approach to Empowering Women's Health

An interview with Dr. Sara Naseri, the CEO and Co-Founder of the women’s health company, Qvin.

4 Mar 2024

AI and predictive medicine: Recent advances

The potential of deep learning (DL) in enhancing predictive modeling for omics data analysis.

4 Mar 2024

New ISS investigation expands genes in space toolkit for student spaceflight experiments

For nearly a decade, Genes in Space™ has challenged students to develop spaceflight experiments that use biotechnology to address spaceflight challenges.

4 Mar 2024

Innovative coating solution enhances hygiene and reduces corrosion in food storage

In a collaborative effort to improve the food industry, Dr. Mustafa Akbulut, professor of chemical engineering, and Dr. Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, professor of horticultural science, have developed a two-step coating solution for galvanized steel that is more hygienic and reduces the risk of corrosion.

1 Mar 2024

Study reveals benefits of purposeful walking for total hip replacement patients

A research paper by scientists at Bournemouth University proposed a randomized pilot trial, which aimed to determine the eﬀect of an intervention where outdoor walking distance is used as a goal to increase daily activity of older adults using a commercial activity monitor at 3 to 6 months post total hip replacement (THR).

1 Mar 2024

Lab automation with integrated detection method unleashes new applications

The integration of a plate reader into Eppendorf’s epMotion liquid handling system facilitates researchers to use the system in a variety of new applications.

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Innovative approach utilizes deep learning for robust 3D face reconstruction

Reconstructing a 3D face from visuals is crucial for digital face modeling and manipulation. Traditional methods predominantly depend on RGB images, which are susceptible to lighting variations and offer only 2D information.

29 Feb 2024

Innovative in-vehicle sensing system helps detect cognitive decline in older drivers

An estimated 4 to 8 million older adults with mild cognitive impairment are currently driving in the United States, and one-third of them will develop dementia within five years.

29 Feb 2024

Novel malaria test by Rice University offers rapid diagnosis and treatment

Rice University researchers have developed a rapid, accurate test for diagnosing malaria that is significantly faster and easier to use than traditional tests.

29 Feb 2024

Innovative robot-assisted gastrectomy utilizing 5G communication technology for gastric cancer patients

Globally, gastric cancer is the fifth most common malignancy and the fourth leading cause of cancer-related death, with China bearing nearly half of these cases.

29 Feb 2024

Deep learning-based model development to predict critical pediatric events in general wards

A model that predicts critical events in pediatric individuals admitted to the general ward.

29 Feb 2024

Toxic gas that sterilizes medical devices prompts safety rule update

Over the past two years, Madeline Beal has heard frustration and even bewilderment during public meetings about ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing gas that is used to sterilize half of the medical devices in the U.S.

29 Feb 2024

New tool unravels the mystery of DNA-RNA interactions in single cells

Cancers begin with abnormal changes in individual cells, and the ability to track the accumulation of mutations at the single-cell level can shed new light on the early stages of the disease. Such knowledge could enable more effective early detection and treatment options for patients as well as more accurate predictions of disease progression.

29 Feb 2024

Device / Technology News

Adipose tissue holds key to 3D printing skin layers and hair follicles

AI-powered transfer learning approach predicts gene perturbations that transform cell behavior

AI smartphone app shows promise in diagnosing ear infections in children

Robotic hip exoskeleton could be a promising avenue for stroke rehabilitation

New method revolutionizes in vivo brain imaging in awake mice

Using simulations in nursing education to optimize learning outcomes

Innovative hydrogel offers solutions for water desalination and biomedical applications

Disrupting the Flow: Dr. Naseri's Revolutionary Approach to Empowering Women's Health

AI and predictive medicine: Recent advances

New ISS investigation expands genes in space toolkit for student spaceflight experiments

Innovative coating solution enhances hygiene and reduces corrosion in food storage

Study reveals benefits of purposeful walking for total hip replacement patients

Lab automation with integrated detection method unleashes new applications

Innovative approach utilizes deep learning for robust 3D face reconstruction

Innovative in-vehicle sensing system helps detect cognitive decline in older drivers

Novel malaria test by Rice University offers rapid diagnosis and treatment

Innovative robot-assisted gastrectomy utilizing 5G communication technology for gastric cancer patients

Deep learning-based model development to predict critical pediatric events in general wards

Toxic gas that sterilizes medical devices prompts safety rule update

New tool unravels the mystery of DNA-RNA interactions in single cells

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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