by Conn Hastings | Jul 8, 2021 | Diagnostics, Medicine
Researchers at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in Catalonia, Spain, have developed a system to monitor the severity of myalgic encephalomyelitis (ME), also known as chronic fatigue syndrome. The system includes a commercial chest strap sensor that measures heart...
by Conn Hastings | Jul 8, 2021 | Diagnostics, Medicine, Nanomedicine, Psychiatry
Researchers at Rutgers University have developed a microchip that can perform real-time measurements of stress hormone levels in a drop of blood. The technology could provide a replacement for bulky and expensive lab tests for such hormones, and allow patients to...
by Conn Hastings | Jul 6, 2021 | Diagnostics, Materials, Medicine, Sports Medicine
Researchers at MIT have developed an e-skin technology that contains artificial sweat ducts. The ducts prevent sweat accumulation underneath the e-skin, helping to prevent interference with built-in sensors. Incorporating a kirigami-style design, the material conforms...
by Conn Hastings | Apr 27, 2021 | GI, Materials, Radiation Oncology, Radiology
Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital and MIT have developed 3D printed shields to protect the gastrointestinal tract from the side effects of radiotherapy. Using CT scans, the devices can be custom printed to suit each patient’s anatomy. The materials...
by Conn Hastings | Apr 21, 2021 | Genetics, Materials, Nanomedicine
Researchers at Ohio State University have developed new software that allows them to rapidly design and simulate DNA nanorobots. Previously, it was challenging to engineer such tiny devices, but now researchers can map out their design in minutes. DNA-based devices...