biotechnology
A Sticky Solution To 3D Bioprinting
Scientists in Japan have developed a method to make droplets containing living cells stick to each other, enabling 3D printing of highly complex biological structures.
Microneedle Patch Zaps Tummy Fats Away
Scientists in Singapore have created a micro-needle patch that helps control weight gain and fat accumulation.
Extending The Life-Span Of Frozen Sperm
Scientists in Japan have developed a cold preservation technology that keeps refrigerated mouse sperm alive for up to ten days.
7 Must-Read Stories In November 2017
Outstanding scientists, ambitious biotech startups, modernized acupuncture and a video of CRISPR in action were the hottest topics of November 2017.
A Device To Form Nerve Bundles In 3D
Scientists have created a device that allows the formation of three-dimensional nerve bundles for drug discovery and the study of neurodegenerative diseases.
Stem Cells To Patch Up Damaged Hearts
By growing heart cells derived from induced pluripotent stem cells on a nanofiber scaffold, scientists have developed a patch that could be used to repair damaged hearts.
Vaccination Without The Needles
Scientists in Australia have developed a device that delivers the polio vaccine via a skin patch.
Detecting TB Using Paper And Smartphones
Scientists in Taiwan have developed a paper-based, smartphone-readable test for the detection of tuberculosis infection.
A Systematic Approach To Cancer Drug Resistance
Using a systems biology approach, researchers in South Korea have developed a treatment that overcomes liver cancer resistance to targeted therapy.
