New “nano-surgeons” could help advance our fundamental understanding of cellular processes
Nanotweezers probe single cells
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Optical cochlear implants restore hearing in deaf gerbils
A cochlear implant uses light to restore auditory responses in deaf gerbils
Ingestible capsule can be controlled wirelessly
Electronic pill can relay diagnostic information or release drugs in response to smartphone commands
Easy-to-image microbeads continuously monitor disease biomarkers
Microbead mobility measurement provides a step towards a wearable diagnostic device
Transient optical sensors monitor brain health before dissolving away
Bioresorbable optical sensors inserted in the body during surgery circumvent the need for permanent brain implants and subsequent surgeries to monitor brain health
Soft contact lens has integrated LED microchip and RF antenna
Device could be used to treat eye disorders
Fluorescent peptide probe tracks lung infections
New technology is the first to directly detect Gram-negative bacteria in real time at the bedside
Dispersible nano-electrode sensors could detect early-stage cancer
New devices directly detect microRNA in unprocessed blood samples at extremely low concentrations and over a broad range
3D ‘organ on a chip’ could accelerate search for new disease treatments
Researchers have developed a three-dimensional ‘organ on a chip’ which enables real-time continuous monitoring of cells