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Medical
The medical end market refers to the application of engineering to medicine and biology in order to improve healthcare treatment such as diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy. Includes, but is not limited to, prostheses, robotics, implants, devices, and genetic engineering. A major part of this category is research and development.
‘Smart thread’ collects data wirelessly while doctors stitch patients
Engineers have now figured out a way to integrate nano-scale sensors, electronics and microfluidics into threads…
These electronic face tattoos can track emotions and muscle activity
Considering a new tattoo? How about one that can actually measure the activity of muscle and nerve cells?…
Fluorescent imaging measures distance between cancer cells
According to a study published in Oncotarget, Cancer Research UK scientists have used imaging techniques as a way…
VR and AR chinook training for military medics
A simulator of a Chinook helicopter, bringing together VR and an inflatable enclosure, has been conceived to help…
Graphene foam compatible for muscle growth
Led by Eric Krueger and David Estrada, a team of researchers from Boise State University, have published an article…
Project Surgify to reduce bone damage during surgery
Worldwide every year an estimated 770,000 skull opening procedures are performed. In approximately 30% of these…
Brain training tech to resist food temptation
A computer game and smartphone app to help people control unhealthy eating habits and ultimately lose weight have…
First ever 3D computer model of an entire living animal
Eyleen O'Rourke, an assistant professor of biology and cell biology at the University of Virginia stated that…
Breakthrough: A lightweight, unpowered, wearable exoskeleton
When he first envisioned the electroadhesive clutch, Steve Collins made a prototype with a sandwich bag and a…
Bio-bots mimic stingray and follow light
A robotic mimic of a stingray that's powered and guided by light-sensitive rat heart cells has been created by…