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Researchers created a smart sensor that attaches to the tip of a syringe to measure, in real time, the concentration and viability of the cells that pass through it – a device that would enable surgeons and biomanufacturers to produce higher quality
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In this episode, we explore an innovative prosthesis driven by the nervous system that helps people with amputations walk naturally and discover how this cutting-edge technology is transforming mobility and enhancing the quality of life for amputees by restoring a natural gait.
16 minutes read
In this episode, we discuss how an ex-apple engineer who worked on the apple watch got inspired to create a smart patch for treating psoriasis.
10 minutes read
A new surgical procedure gives people more neural feedback from their residual limb. With it, seven patients walked more naturally and navigated obstacles.
Columbia University team uses biomimicry to create a device that may reduce the risk of rotator cuff re-tearing in patients.
4 minutes read
Hong Chen and her lab develop wearable device that modulates brain neurons in mice
3 minutes read
Rutgers–New Brunswick engineer and students create patch that combines sensors and bacteria to interact with the body
3 minutes read
Combining a deep curiosity and “recreational biology,” Stanford researchers have discovered how a simple cell produces remarkably complex behavior, all without a nervous system. It’s origami, they say.
4 minutes read
In this episode, we discuss how MIT researchers are making great strides in developing better robotic hands by focusing on an often overlooked component: the palm.
14 minutes read
Lan Yang and Jie Liao’s optical barcodes for multimode sensing have potential applications in biomedical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, chemical sensing and more
3 minutes read
In this episode, we discuss a breakthrough from ETH Zurich to mimic natural foot signals to the brain using state of the art neuroprosthetics.
14 minutes read
Aaron Young’s team has developed a wear-and-go approach that requires no calibration or training.
6 minutes read
In this episode, we discuss how CalTech researchers have created bionic jellyfish to help us explore the oceans and better understand the impacts of climate change.
16 minutes read
Prostheses that connect to the nervous system have been available for several years. Now, researchers at ETH Zurich have found evidence that neuroprosthetics work better when they use signals that are inspired by nature.
6 minutes read
Bioengineered advancement may have implications for more natural-looking reconstructive surgery outcomes, according to international research team
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