Videos of the Month

An Unprecedented View of Gene Regulation

A new technique analyzes the 3D organization of the genome at a resolution 100 times higher than before. The findings suggest that many genes interact with dozens of different regulatory elements, although further study is needed to determine which of those interactions are the most important to the regulation of a given gene. Watch this video to learn more about this never-before-seen view.

www.medicaldesignbriefs.com/tv/gene-regulation

Protective Suits Made Safer with Moisture-Trapping Film

A new composite film improves the safety of personal protective suits. Researchers are developing this novel super-hygroscopic material to reduce heat stress by enhancing sweat evaporation. The film has fast absorption rate, high absorption capacity and excellent mechanical properties.

www.medicaldesignbriefs.com/tv/suits-made-safer

Bulking Up with Wearable ‘Exomuscles’

Researchers are developing a new kind of strength-building wearable that may be a game changer for those with restricted mobility. It is a kind of vest with cuffs for the upper arms accompanied by a small box containing all the technology that is not used directly on the body. The researchers aim to use it to increase the upper body strength and endurance of patients with limited mobility.

www.medicaldesignbriefs.com/tv/exomuscles

A Robotic Fish (Made from Human Heart Cells)

Scientists have built a robotic fish from human heart cells. By leveraging cardiac mechano-electrical signaling between two layers of muscle, they have recreated the cycle where each contraction results automatically as a response to the stretching on the opposite side. See why the biohybrid acts as an important model for medical researchers.