News • Smart wound sealing
Soldering wounds with light and nano thermometers
A new soldering technique developed by Empa researchers is expected to prevent wound healing disorders and life-threatening complications from leaking sutures.
Research
News • Urea-powered machines
Nanorobots to reduce bladder tumours by 90%
New research demonstrates how tiny nanomachines could greatly reduce bladder cancer by precisely targeting the tumour and attacking it with a radioisotope carried on their surface.
News • Research on resistant bacteria
Emergence of 'superbugs' is not just because of antibiotics
Researchers have analysed the rise of antibiotic resistance over the last 20 years in the UK and Norway, highlighting that antibiotic use is not the only factor in the increase.
News • Promising study in mice
Exploring the potential of mRNA technology for rare diseases
Coronavirus vaccines have showcased the possibilities of messenger RNA (mRNA) technology. Now, a research team aims to put it to use against a rare inherited metabolic disorder.
News • Organ preservation
Perfusion machine takes time pressure off liver transplantation
A special perfusion machine preserves donor livers for an extended period of time without compromising organ quality. New Dutch research has confirmed the safety of the procedure for recipients.
News • Ultraviolet disinfection
Scientists discover how UV light destroys the coronavirus
Researchers from the University of Southampton investigated how ultraviolet laser light destroys the coronavirus Sars-CoV-2 by impacting components critical for infection.
News • Cardiac valve simulator
A biorobotic heart for better valve stimulation
Combining a biological heart and a silicone robotic pump, researchers created a biorobotic heart that beats like a real one, with a focus on a valve on the left side of the heart.
News • Rapid, non-invasive test
Detecting chronic liver disease with targeted MRI
A research team has developed a nanoparticle-based contrast agent with the properties necessary to successfully use MRI for targeted diagnosis of liver fibrosis.
News • Water exchange detection
New MRI-based method measures tumor malignancy
An Italian research team has introduced a new MRI-based method for assessing water water exchange to estimate the degree of malignancy and the success of treatments in tumors.
News • Contraception, wound healing, arthritis treatment
Three promising medical applications of nanoparticles
Contraception, wound healing, arthritis treatment: Here are three recent papers published in ACS journals that could expand the beneficial uses for nanoparticles, based on results in rats.
News • Point-of-care diagnostic platform
Inhalable sensors for early lung cancer detection
Using a new technology developed at MIT, diagnosing lung cancer could become as easy as inhaling nanoparticle sensors and then taking a urine test that reveals whether a tumor is present.
News • Noninvasive fetal screening
Blood test to identify genetic diseases in unborn babies
A research team from Denmark has developed an innovative screening test. With a blood sample from the expectant mother, they can scrutinize all the genes in the fetus.
News • Emergency decision assistance
Research: In-ambulance AI support could save more lives
If healthcare professionals could get support making fast-paced, life-critical decisions from an AI tool, more lives could be saved, according to new research results from Sweden.
News • Potency against multidrug-resistant bacteria
Synthetic antibiotic shows promise against serious chronic infections
A new synthetic antibiotic developed by University of Liverpool researchers is shown to be more effective than established drugs against ‘superbugs’ such as MRSA, a new study shows.
News • Promising approach
Researchers use nanodrones for targeted cancer treatment
A research team has successfully developed “NK cell-engaging nanodrones” capable of selectively targeting and eliminating cancer cells, offering a potential solution for intractable cancer types.
News • Award-winning research publication
Evaluating brain tumours with AI
Can AI help better evaluate images of brain tumours? A publication from German researchers on this topic presented at this years' ICIS conference won the Best Paper Award.
News • Fullness simulator
This vibrating, ingestible capsule might help treat obesity
When your stomach is full after a large meal, certain receptors are activated to tell the brain. A newly developed capsule could provoke this fullness signal early, potentially helping with treating obesity.
News • Rude awakening
Why waking up to your phone alarm could putting your health at risk
The sound of an alarm clock in the morning might not just be annoying – it might be a health risk, according to new research from the University of Virginia’s School of Nursing.
News • Novel treatment strategy
Antibacterial nanoparticles to shorten tuberculosis therapy duration
A low-cost technology involving nano-sized antimicrobial compounds against tuberculosis has been developed by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP).
News • Shocking discovery
Can an electric 'nudge' to the head help surgeons operate robots?
Operating a surgical robot is complicated, but now, researchers may have found a surprising way to shorten the learning process: with electricity applied to the head.
News • Reduction of cardiovascular disease risk
Chrononutrition: Eat early, save your heart
Beware of midnight snacks: New research shows that the time at which we have our meals could influence our risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
News • Medical communication
Research shows why doctors should listen more to their patients
Clinicians tend to disregard patient self-assessments for their diagnostic decisions, new research suggests – a mistake that might cause those patients unnecessary harm.
News • Lung development research
Immune cell insights for better treatments of respiratory diseases
Researchers have created a first-of-its-kind immune cell atlas of the developing lung, revealing coordination between the immune and respiratory systems much earlier than previously thought.
News • Mental health biomarkers
Could a blood test identify suicidal thoughts?
A new US study suggests a new way to personalize mental health care: They found compounds in the blood of people with depression and suicidal ideation that could be detected using a blood test.
News • Raman spectroscopy
Novel bacteria identification methods to speed up disease diagnosis
A new approach to the identification of harmful bacteria: A new study explores how spectroscopic techniques can be used for quick analysis directly from the skin.
