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Adaptive deep brain stimulation reduces Parkinson’s disease symptoms
An intelligent self-adjusting brain pacemaker could improve the quality-of-life for those living with Parkinson’s disease
Magnetically controlled prosthetic hand restores fine motion control
The first user of a myokinetic prosthesis was able to perform everyday actions such as pouring water into a glass, opening a jar, tying shoelaces and grasping fragile objects
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Researchers determine 3D architecture of the amyloid-beta and tau proteins that aggregate in the brain in Alzheimer’s disease
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Ahead of the 2024 Olympics, Nicole Sharp investigates nature’s most extraordinary sprinters
Shapeshifting organism uses ‘cellular origami’ to extend to 30 times its body length
Researchers discover a new geometric mechanism previously unknown in biology
Living bioelectronics capture physiological signals and deliver targeted therapy
Ultrathin device integrates flexible electronic sensors, ultrasoft hydrogel and living cells to monitor and treat skin disease
Reports on biofabrication
Read article: Ultrasound-activated sono-inks could print 3D structures inside the human body
Ultrasound-activated sono-inks could print 3D structures inside the human body
A novel technique that uses ultrasound to create objects from sonically cured inks could enable 3D printing at deep penetration depths, potentially including inside the body
Read article: Paintable bioactive ink heals wounds of any shape or size
Paintable bioactive ink heals wounds of any shape or size
A wound-healing ink that can be 3D printed directly into injuries aims to accelerate the body’s natural healing process
Read article: Vascular grafts created by weaving threads of amniotic membrane
Vascular grafts created by weaving threads of amniotic membrane
Researchers fabricate small-diameter vascular grafts by weaving threads of human amniotic membrane into tubes
Read article: Engineered spinal cord implants restore movement to paralysed mice
Engineered spinal cord implants restore movement to paralysed mice
Functional human spinal cord implants produced from belly fat could help those with spinal injuries walk again
Read article: Cryobioprinting could make off-the-shelf tissue-engineered structures a reality
Cryobioprinting could make off-the-shelf tissue-engineered structures a reality
Cryogenic 3D bioprinting of artificial muscle fibres reaches sub-zero temperatures
Read article: In vitro platform enables realistic studies of neurological disorders
In vitro platform enables realistic studies of neurological disorders
A neuro-microphysiological system explores electrical activity in 3D neuronal networks
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Read article: MRI technique detects light-emitting molecules deep inside the brain
MRI technique detects light-emitting molecules deep inside the brain
New method circumvents limitations of optical imaging by making blood vessels sensitive to light from luminescent labelling proteins
Read article: 3D printing creates personalized pharmaceuticals
3D printing creates personalized pharmaceuticals
Inkjet-based 3D printing can fabricate customized tablets with drug release profiles tailored to a patient’s individual needs
Read article: Wild songbirds respond to mathematically synthesized song
Wild songbirds respond to mathematically synthesized song
Mathematical model could provide a valuable tool for investigating a wide range of biological questions
Read article: Micro-tornadoes help transport nutrients within egg cells
Micro-tornadoes help transport nutrients within egg cells
New work sheds light on vortex flows involved in mixing and transporting ooplasmic components that cells need to develop
Read article: Antiviral hydrogel stops SARS-CoV-2 in its tracks
Antiviral hydrogel stops SARS-CoV-2 in its tracks
Preliminary results suggest a nose spray based on the new gel could treat or even prevent infections, say researchers
Read article: Next-generation quantum sensors detect human biomagnetism
Next-generation quantum sensors detect human biomagnetism
Researchers are developing novel sensors that might be applied to next-generation magnetoencephalography systems
Biofabrication
Biofabrication is a world-leading specialist journal, publishing cutting-edge research regarding the use of cells, proteins, biological materials and biomaterials as building blocks to manufacture biological systems and/or therapeutic products.
Read article: Implantable and biocompatible battery powered by the body’s own oxygen
Implantable and biocompatible battery powered by the body’s own oxygen
A biocompatible battery that runs on oxygen circulating in the body could one day provide continuous power to implantable medical devices
Read article: Dark-field X-ray imaging reveals potential of nanoparticle-delivered gene therapy
Dark-field X-ray imaging reveals potential of nanoparticle-delivered gene therapy
The use of magnetically guided nanoparticles as targeted delivery vehicles could one day lead to a treatment for cystic fibrosis
Read article: NIST researchers develop magnetics-based analyte sensor
NIST researchers develop magnetics-based analyte sensor
Sensing platform uses magnetized hydrogels and a smartphone’s magnetometer to measure glucose concentration in test samples
Read article: Single-cell nanobiopsy explores how brain cancer cells adapt to resist treatment
Single-cell nanobiopsy explores how brain cancer cells adapt to resist treatment
Understanding how glioblastoma cells transform in response to treatment, and how to stop this, could prevent recurrence of this deadly brain cancer
Read article: How the global gaming community is helping to solve biomedical challenges
How the global gaming community is helping to solve biomedical challenges
Exploiting the efforts of millions of gamers has helped advance our knowledge of the human microbiome
Read article: Shrimp-inspired nanoclusters enable multifunctional artificial vision systems
Shrimp-inspired nanoclusters enable multifunctional artificial vision systems
Researchers develop nanocluster-based photoreceptors that combine colour vision, photoadaptation and circular polarization vision into a single system
Read article: How schooling fish can be quieter than a solitary swimmer
How schooling fish can be quieter than a solitary swimmer
A school of fish moving together in just the right way was found to be effective at reducing noise
Read article: Bacterial nanowires make an electrical grid in the soil
Bacterial nanowires make an electrical grid in the soil
Anaerobic bacteria depend upon a single family of proteins to transfer extra electrons they produce to electric hairs on their surface
Read article: When it comes to fish dynamics, three’s a school
When it comes to fish dynamics, three’s a school
Researchers find that three fish is the minimum number to form a school
Read article: Functional ultrasound imaging provides real-time feedback during spinal surgery
Functional ultrasound imaging provides real-time feedback during spinal surgery
Imaging spinal cord activity during electrical stimulation treatments could help surgeons optimize pain relief outcomes in real time
Read article: Researchers reveal the fluid dynamics behind cicadas’ ‘unique’ urination
Researchers reveal the fluid dynamics behind cicadas’ ‘unique’ urination
Cicadas are voracious eaters, which results in a lot of urination
Read article: Mapping brain circuits reveals potential treatment targets for brain disorders
Mapping brain circuits reveals potential treatment targets for brain disorders
Researchers use deep brain stimulation to map the brain circuits associated with Parkinson’s disease, dystonia, OCD and Tourette’s syndrome
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