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Growing a Whole-Brain Organoid
Johns Hopkins University researchers have grown a novel whole-brain organoid, complete with neural tissues and rudimentary blood vessels — an advance that could usher in a new era of research into neuropsychiatric disorders such as autism.
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Blog: Medical
Guest Blog: Sequencing Beyond the Human Genome Project: How It Has Changed over the Past 20 Years
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the completion of the first human genome sequence, which was mapped out on April 14, 2003. Initially a...
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Trivia: Medical
Lifestyle
It's March Madness! What organization was founded by a small group of physical educators and physicians who recognized that health problems were associated with certain lifestyle choices, especially smoking and lack of exercise?
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Trivia: Physical Sciences
Education
In November 1848, what was the first medical school to open for women?
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Trivia: Physical Sciences
Health & Wellbeing
What once experimental treatment has become a vital cancer-fighting tool?
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Trivia: Medical
Vaccinations
In September 1994, what innovation helped to eradicate a disease in the Americas, yet sadly still persists today in some countries?
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Trivia: Physical Sciences
Diagnostics
What invention — which was awarded a Nobel Prize nearly 20 years ago— played a great role in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Trivia: Medical
Health & Wellbeing
In July 1965, what landmark amendment was passed that helped drive medical innovation and improve the quality of healthcare?
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Trivia: Physical Sciences
Lifestyle
Around 100 years ago, what discovery was made that is considered one of the greatest breakthroughs in medical history, saving millions of lives around the world?
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Trivia: Physical Sciences
Diagnostics
In June 2000, what project began that has transformed medicine and research, including the study of different cancers and the development of more advanced diagnostic tests?
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Trivia: Physical Sciences
Sports History
It’s March Madness! But what medical device helped a special group of WWII veterans enjoy playing basketball in 1945 and then helped the game become one of the first Paralympic sports?
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Trivia: Medical
Health & Wellbeing
In the spirit of Thanksgiving, a balance of what four things was essential to good health in Colonial America?
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Trivia: Physical Sciences
Health & Wellbeing
To help treat the Spanish Flu, people would inhale what?
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Features: Medical
Leading Women in Engineering & Science: Amy Abernethy, Principal Deputy Commissioner and Acting Chief Information Officer, U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
Abernethy's most rewarding moments have always been in the day-to-day care of cancer patients.
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Briefs: Physical Sciences
Biofeedback System for Optimal Athletic Performance
ZONE (Zeroing Out Negative Effects) is a method of biofeedback training for optimal athletic performance. ZONE is designed to improve athletes’ responses to stress, anxiety, and loss of concentration during competition. In the training environment, when the user successfully attains an optimal...

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INSIDER: Design

Brain Implant Enables Safer Drug Delivery

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INSIDER: Medical

Pill-Sized Bioprinter Can Be Guided to Disease Site

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INSIDER: Medical

New Material Extends Life of Orthopedic Implants

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INSIDER: Medical

Boston Scientific to Acquire Nalu Medical, Inc.

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Features: Sensors/Data Acquisition

The Promise and Challenge of On-Body Biosensors: A Perspective on Clinical...

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Products: Medical

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Ralph Bright on the Power of Power Cords
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Understanding power system components and how to connect them correctly is critical to meeting regulatory requirements and designing successful electrical products for worldwide markets. Interpower’s Ralph Bright defines these requirements and explains how to know which cord to select for your application.

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Podcasts: Medical

Developing Sustainable Drug-Delivery Devices

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Podcasts: Design

Smarter Pathways for Precision Drug Delivery in Cancer Care

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On-Demand Webinars: Manufacturing & Prototyping

Understanding Testing and Compliance Requirements for Wireless Medical Devices

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Podcasts: Medical

Personalized Medicine and Drug Delivery

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Podcasts: Medical

Material Science Innovations for Medical Devices

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Podcasts: AR/AI

Automation, Robotics, and AI Integration in Medical Manufacturing

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Inside Story: Trends in Packaging and Sterilization
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Eurofins Medical Device Testing (MDT) provides a full scope of testing services. In this interview, Eurofins’ experts, Sunny Modi, PhD, Director of Package Testing; and Elizabeth Sydnor, Director of Microbiology; answer common questions on medical device packaging and sterilization.

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