A Massachusetts company is developing an all-in-one device that can test for many known pathogens on-site, addressing the time and cost disadvantages of having to transport samples to…
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is a widely-used neurological technique for modifying and rehabilitating brain function. Closed-loop or “smart” DBS systems currently under development are the next evolutionary step…
A new educational approach focused on healthcare professionals involves monitoring a trainee’s body language and mental state during simulated patient encounters. While interacting with a patient mannequin and…
Biomedical engineers are developing 3D-printing technologies to help surgeons better prepare for complex procedures. Researchers are working on imaging and printing techniques that can create enlarged models of…
A tool currently in development helps brain surgeons detect blood vessels and avoid bleeding. A fiber-optic camera housed within a biopsy needle alerts surgeons to the presence of…
Alcohol use disorder (AUD) is notoriously difficult to treat, but a new therapeutic option may be on the horizon. Ondansetron, a competitive serotonin type 3 receptor antagonist currently…
Plastic is piling up in places all over the world, and that’s creating serious problems for people and the planet. But researchers are developing plastic alternatives made from…
The painstaking work of students at the University of California San Diego (UCSD) could one day cure malaria. UCSD students help global treatment efforts by prepping large numbers…
