Tag: Biomedical/Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Credit: National University of Singapore Fibroblasts are the most common connective tissue cells. They produce the structural framework for animal ...

Critical transition theory shows flickering in heart before atrial fibrillation

Newly proposed way to define cardiac state looks to provide a warning sign of the disease, with implications for wearable ...

Fighting hospital germs with UVC light-emitting diodes

Credit: FBH/P. Immerz A novel LED irradiation system developed by the Ferdinand-Braun-Institut aims to kill microorganisms with ultra-short wave UV ...

Breaking down stubborn cellulose in time lapse

Analyses of TU Graz prove the efficient operation of the cellulose degrading biological nanomachine cellulosome. This can provide new perspectives ...

Combinatorial screening approach opens path to better-quality joint cartilage

High-throughput platform identifies complex conditions with biomaterial compositions, and mechanical and chemical stimuli that help stem cells produce more robust ...

New urine testing method holds promise for kidney stone sufferers

Simpler test that can be done in doctor's office offers results in 30 minutesCredit: provided by Pak Kin Wong, Penn ...

BCN MedTech presents an automatic method to detect and segment the intrauterine cavity

In a study led by Miguel Ángel González Ballester, ICREA research professor with the DTIC in collaboration with Eduard Gratacós ...

New wearable devices set to diagnose medical conditions

Preeclampsia, epilepsy and heart attacks targetedCredit: University of South Australia Transforming how common health conditions are diagnosed using point-of-care and ...

New technology can detect anti-virus antibody in 20 minutes

Credit: Nishiyama K. et al., Sensors and Actuators B: Chemical. April 21, 2020 Researchers have succeeded in detecting anti-avian influenza ...

Scientists finally crack nature’s most common chemical bond

Carbon-hydrogen bonds in hydrocarbon molecules have resisted functionalization until nowCredit: John Hartwig, UC Berkeley The most common chemical bond in ...

Study identifies the mechanism by which eating fish reduces risk of cardiovascular disease

A diet rich in fish or omega 3 modulates the concentration of lipids that are passed on to cells by ...

Genetic barcodes can ensure authentic DNA fingerprints

Researchers propose a way of ensuring that genetic samples taken in the field for DNA fingerprinting arrive at the laboratory ...

New model shows how cells that cause liver cancer are created

Scientists show in-vivo and in-vitro how liver cancer stem cells are born, solving a central scientific mystery in this fieldCredit: ...

New device quickly detects lithium ions in blood of bipolar disorder patients

Credit: Komatsu T. et al., ACS Sensors, April 23, 2020 A group of Hokkaido University researchers has developed a paper-based ...

Coastal engineers: ‘Thinkers’ facing rising seas

The latest theories and applied examples stemming from the authors' 48 years of experience in teaching, research and practice as ...

The ins and outs of sex change in medaka fish

Credit: TANAKA. Larval nutrition plays a role in determining the sexual characteristics of Japanese rice fish, also called medaka (Oryzias ...

Airway Therapeutics, Celonic Group partner to produce AT-100 as candidate for coronavirus

AT-100 production expected to begin in JuneCredit: Airway Therapeutics CINCINNATI, OH & BASEL, Switzerland (May 20, 2020) - Airway Therapeutics, ...

UTA researchers testing viability of slope protection systems to strengthen riverbanks

May 20, 2020

Preventing erosion to keep bridges safeCredit: UT Arlington Two University of Texas at Arlington researchers are working with the Texas ...

New wearable sensor tracks vitamin C levels in sweat

May 20, 2020

Non-invasive tech could support dietary adherence, detect nutritional deficienciesCredit: University of California San Diego A team at the University of ...

MIT engineers propose a safer method for sharing ventilators