Researchers showed that the slow release of soy-based chemical compounds from a 3D-printed bone-like scaffold resulted in a reduction in bone cancer cells while building up healthy cells and reducing harmful inflammation
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Conducting membranes roll up into electronic blood vessels
Researchers have developed electronic blood vessels that are flexible and biodegradable by simply rolling up metal-polymer conductor membranes
Tiny printed conducting fibers take your breath away
Researchers used 3D printing to produce microscopic electronic fibers made from silver and semiconducting polymers for use as novel sensors
Surgical tools with smart sensors can advance cardiac surgery and therapy
A new class of medical instruments equipped with a soft electronics system improves diagnostic and therapeutic interventions in minimally invasive surgeries
Back to nature for future devices
The natural world is proving a useful resource for building biocompatible and environmentally friendly bio-based devices
Artificial eye has the potential to outperform human vision
New device could help visually impaired people
External skin patch transfers power to medical implants
A wireless power transfer system can sustainably power biomedical electronic implants, eliminating the need to surgically change batteries
Woolly biomaterial remembers to change shape
Material could be used in smart textiles, medical devices and more
NICE coating lights up medical devices
NIR dye-polymer fluorescent coating helps surgeons visualize medical devices in the body