biomedical engineering
Making MRI Machines Cheaper And More Accessible
A new MRI machine designed by researchers in Hong Kong could cost less than US$20,000 to build and operate using a standard AC power outlet.
Navigating Cancer Treatment With The Tiniest Of Tools
A new soft robotic laser could allow surgeons to conduct head and neck surgeries without damaging critical structures in the vicinity.
Look Ma, No Wires: Charging The Next Generation of Brain Implants
Scientists in South Korea have developed smartphone-controlled brain implants that can be recharged without any wires.
Asia’s Rising Scientists: Andy Tay
By pushing the boundaries of biomedical engineering, Dr. Andy Tay is boosting our body's natural defences in surprising new ways.
AI Identifies A Three Punch Combo Against COVID-19
With the help of artificial intelligence platform IDentif.AI, scientists have found that a combination of remdesivir, ritonavir and lopinavir may effectively treat COVID-19.
Scanning For Scoliosis Using A Palm-Sized Device
Researchers in Hong Kong have developed a palm-sized 3D ultrasound imaging system that could allow mass screening for scoliosis.
