Fluorescent molecules have been used in biological imaging for over a century. Recent studies have shed light on the technology’s future.…
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New 3D printing techniques bring bionic eyes “closer than ever”
Researchers have 3D printed light receptors onto a hemispherical surface for the first time, a significant step towards making bionic eyes a reality.…
New tech could lead to early detection of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia affect almost 50 million people worldwide, with a case every three seconds. A new method could lead to earlier detection of the disease and better outcomes for p…
How one engineering entrepreneur helps medtech ideas come to life
According to Dr Erol Harvey, winner of the 2018 ATSE Clunies Ross Entrepreneur of the Year Award, there is no magic course for success in entrepreneurship – but enthusiasm, practical skills and a mult…
What happens when you transform living cells into wearable tech?
Your next health check might come courtesy of this chic, discreet, 3D-printed ‘living tattoo’.…
Can this new biomaterial help improve your body’s healing process?
Doctors might soon be piecing together damaged tissues and organs thanks to this ‘tissue paper’.…
Biomedical engineering breakthrough transforms tissue in under a second
Biomedical engineers in the US have developed a technology capable of transforming adult cells into something more valuable than gold – with just a single touch.…
Body knows best: How bone tissue inspired this protective clothing
Protective clothing that stiffens on impact could prevent injuries in dangerous sports and occupations.…
Will synthetic biology be the breakthrough technology of the 21st century?
With precision tools, synthetic biology has enormous implications, offering hope against some of our major global challenges.…
Ultrasonic waves could help milk and cheese last longer and taste better
Australian engineers have come up with an innovative way to separate milk from its fats using ultrasonic waves.…