A protective membrane for cardiac pacemakers has proved successful in animal trials in reducing the undesirable build-up of fibrotic tissue around the implant
Protection for pacemakers
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MRI-compatible electrodes line up for use in neural probes
Glassy carbon microelectrodes that are compatible with MRI scanning could prove a safer option for patients with deep brain stimulation implants
Microneedle patch delivers long-acting reversible contraception
An easy-to-use effervescent patch slowly releases contraceptive hormone via microneedles under the skin
Silk-based sensor analyses sweat biomarkers in real time
New device could be used in health-monitoring applications and even to detect diseases such as diabetes
Microswimmers manipulate single particles and cells
A new type of micromotor controlled by ultrasound and magnets could provide a powerful tool for advanced biomedical research
Life-size 3D printed models aid doctors
The models mimic hearts, spines and other body parts, giving doctors a better understanding of a patient’s condition prior to surgery. These models also provide better training methods and medical visualizations
Smallest ever spectrometer can image single cells
Smallest ever spectrometer based on a single nanowire
1.1 GHz NMR looks deeper into biological processes
The new 1.1 GHz NMR spectrometer at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital will enable researchers to study biomolecules with unprecedented resolution
Self-folding materials pop-up at a stretch
Mechanically-triggered origami-inspired approach creates complex three-dimensional structures for biomedicine, electronics or robotics