Using Microfluidic Devices for Gene Therapy
Researchers are engineering cutting-edge micro- and nanoscale technologies that interact with living cells in unprecedented ways. Using microfluidic chips inspired by computer chip manufacturing, they manipulate viscoelastic, non-Newtonian fluids to stretch cells and create nanoscale openings. This allows DNA and proteins to enter cells safely and efficiently, opening the door to faster, safer, and more affordable gene therapies like CAR-T.
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Resisting Antibiotic Resistance
Watch this video to see Dr. Viney Ghai, researcher, engineering materials at Chalmers University of Technology, explore how graphene and refrigerator-magnet-inspired technology can be used to combat antibiotic resistance. Learn more about how these materials can be used to kill bacteria without relying on antibiotics.
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Meet Surgie: A Humanoid Robot Surgeon
The increasing demand for healthcare workers, driven by aging populations and labor shortages, presents a significant challenge for hospitals. Humanoid robots have the potential to alleviate these pressures by leveraging their human-like dexterity and adaptability to assist with medical procedures. The exploratory study was performed into the feasibility of humanoid robots performing direct clinical tasks through teleoperation. Watch this video to learn more about Surgie the Robot Surgeon.
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Prosthetic Hand Can Grip with Near-Human Precision
A prosthetic hand created at Johns Hopkins University grips everyday objects nearly as capably as a human. The system’s hybrid design is a first for robotic hands, and the breakthrough brings prosthetic technology closer than ever before to truly mimicking the human touch. The device features a multifinger system with rubberlike polymers and a rigid 3D printed internal skeleton. Watch the video to see how each of its soft air-filled finger joints can be controlled with the forearm’s muscles.
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