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R&D: Communications
Tiny Wireless Device Illuminates Neuron Activity in the Brain
Researchers are creating new tools for a method called optogenetics, which shines light at specific neurons in the brain to excite or suppress activity.
Global Innovations: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Highly Accurate Test Quantifies Antibodies Against SARS-CoV-2
Scientists have developed a rapid, highly accurate test to detect antibodies against the spike protein of SARS-CoV-2 in human serum.
Briefs: Wearables
Bioprinted 3D Cardiac Patches Could Reverse Scar Formation After Heart Attacks
The system promotes myocardial regeneration after a cardiac event.
Technology Leaders: Semiconductors & ICs
FPGA Technology for High-Speed Medical Image Processing
Through better detection, digital mammography can significantly improve radiology outcomes.
Technology Leaders: Energy
Developing a Customized Glucometer Using GreenPAK
Glucometer designs available on the market today are costly, large, and power inefficient. See how GreenPAK offers an upgrade.
Briefs: Photonics/Optics
Optical Device Offers Improved Thyroid Cancer Screening
The device combines near infrared light, time resolved spectroscopy, and diffuse correlation spectroscopy.
R&D: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Tiny Implant Cures Diabetes in Mice without Triggering Immune Response
Using a new minuscule device, researchers can implant insulin-secreting cells into diabetic mice
R&D: AR/AI
AI Tool Could Speed Up Diagnosis of Cardiovascular Diseases
A new tool could speed up the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases.
Briefs: Materials
3D Printing Technique Creates Intricate Medical Implants
The biomedical structures advance the development of new technologies for regrowing bones and tissue.
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Soft Sensing Device Detects Skin Disorders Based on Tissue Stiffness
The strain-sensing sheet detects disorders in real time.
Briefs: Electronics & Computers
Portable COVID Test Delivers Fast, Accurate Results
The single-chip system is a complete functioning electronic circuit.
Features: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Coping with the Pandemic: How One Contract Manufacturer Transformed Its Business
When the COVID-19 pandemic grounded much of the U.S. aerospace business in 2020, a Massachusetts-based contract manufacturer was forced to improvise.
R&D: Test & Measurement
Algorithms, Wearables Help Monitor Parkinson’s
Scientists have developed algorithms that, combined with wearable sensors, could help clinicians to monitor the progression of Parkinson’s disease.
Global Innovations: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Gold Nanoparticles Enable Long-Term Implantable Sensor ‘Tattoo’
The nanogold is implanted under the skin where it reports changes in drug concentrations by changing its color.
Global Innovations: Nanotechnology
Biodegradable Nanoprobe Illuminates Tumors Brightly and Precisely
To highlight tumors in the body for cancer diagnosis, doctors can use tiny optical probes (nanoprobes) that light up when they attach to tumors.
R&D: Photonics/Optics
Microcomb Could Detect Diseases
Tiny photonic devices could be used to monitor a person’s health.
R&D: AR/AI
Artificial Pancreas System Upgraded with AI Algorithm
A new reinforcement learning (RL) based artificial intelligence (AI) algorithm calculates the amount of insulin needed for a diabetic patient and injects it automatically.
Briefs: Wearables
Wearable Device Monitors Jaundice-Causing Bilirubin and Vitals in Newborns
Device detects pulse rate and blood oxygen saturation in real time.
R&D: Wearables
Wearable Sensor Monitors Health Using Saliva and Tears
Wearable sensors would be placed near the tear duct or mouth to collect biofluid samples.
R&D: Materials
Self-Sterilizing Polymers Work Against SARS-CoV-2
Researchers have demonstrated that a family of self-sterilizing polymers are effective at inactivating coronaviruses, including SARS-CoV-2 — the virus that causes COVID-19.
R&D: Test & Measurement
Fast, Cheap COVID-19 Antibody Test

A cost-efficient COVID-19 antibody test costs less than $2 per test and is used with a desktop detection system that is suitable for point-of-care situations like clinics and physician offices.

Features: Wearables
Can a Wearable Stop a Pandemic?
The COVID-19 pandemic has ushered in a new period of growth for wearables.
Features: Medical
Leading Women in Engineering & Science: COVID, Cancer, CRISPR, & More
More than ever, women are making a huge impact in medical science and engineering.
R&D: Manufacturing & Prototyping
Platform Monitors Gut Microbiome
Scientists are developing a platform that can monitor and model the real-time processing of gut microbiome serotonin activity.
Briefs: Sensors/Data Acquisition
Sensor Can Detect Scarred or Fatty Liver Tissue
Diagnosing liver damage earlier could help to prevent liver failure in many patients.
Briefs: Design
Extraction of Largely Unexplored Bodily Fluid Could Be a New Source of Biomarkers
Fluid could provide a new source of information for routine diagnostic testing.
R&D: Medical
Magnetic Brain Waves to Detect Injury and Disease
The achievement could increase the understanding of the brain's connectivity and detect signs of traumatic brain injury, dementia, and schizophrenia.
R&D: Medical
Small Brain Implant Helps Paralyzed Patients
A paper-clip-sized device has been shown to help patients with upper limb paralysis to text, e-mail, and even shop online in the first human trial.
Briefs: Medical
Optical Imaging Technology May Help Surgeons Better Treat Cancer, Brain Diseases
Optical imaging helps surgeons map out tumors.

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