A new synthetic scaffold mimics human tissue to help heal injured ligaments
When it comes to devastating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries requiring reconstruction, Australians are world beaters.
Tag: bioengineering
Engineers experiment with salty mask coatings to guard against infections
Early experiments with adding salt coatings to face masks shows promise for deterring the spread of viruses.
3D printer that creates lifelike tumours for research takes out top design award
A world-first 3D bioprinter with the ability to replicate the structure of cancer cells has been awarded the 2019 Good ...
Australian bioengineering inspirations, from the pacemaker to the bionic eye
Australia’s innovative engineers have played a major role in developing the world’s biomedical capabilities.
Transformable drug-delivery robot could take a fantastic voyage through the bloodstream
An international team of engineering researchers has created a heart-cell-propelled soft robot that transforms when exposed to infrared light — ...
New expandable orthopaedic screw reduces bone damage from hip surgery
One in 10 complex hip surgery patients have to return to hospital due to orthopaedic screws coming loose. This orthopaedic ...
Ant venom might help take the sting out of pain
Giant red bull ants are infamous for their excruciating sting, but a team of Australian researchers thinks their venom holds ...
Colour-changing sensors can offer on-the-spot disease diagnosis
Biomedical engineers in Australia and overseas are developing test kits that can confirm the presence of diseases ranging from the ...
Coffee grounds find a second life as biodegradable plastics
Australia's coffee habit produces a lot of grounds and a lot of cups that go to landfill. An engineering student ...
New research has a word of warning about CRISPR
While CRISPR gene editing has the potential to treat diseases from HIV and blood-disorders to cancer, a recent UK study ...
