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Exosuit Designed for Personalized Walking Help

By Alan, on September 17th, 2018%

A wearable robotic exoskeleton designed into textiles to provide personalized assistance is shown in lab and field tests to reduce the amount effort needed to walk long distances. . . . → Read More: Exosuit Designed for Personalized Walking Help

Platform to Integrate Robotics, Synthetic Biology, A.I.

By Alan, on April 12th, 2018%

Two companies are developing a new model for a cloud-based platform that makes possible automated collaborative research with artificial intelligence in synthetic biology. . . . → Read More: Platform to Integrate Robotics, Synthetic Biology, A.I.

FDA Clears First Blood Test for Concussions

By Alan, on February 14th, 2018%

The Food and Drug Administration authorized for marketing in the U.S. a blood test that screens for chemical indicators in the blood for concussions, a form of traumatic brain injury. . . . → Read More: FDA Clears First Blood Test for Concussions

Personal Brain Stimulation Shown to Boost Memory

By Alan, on February 7th, 2018%

A team of psychologists and neuroscientists developed techniques for monitoring and electrically stimulating key parts of the brain, personalized to each individual, which in tests show can improve a person’s memory. . . . → Read More: Personal Brain Stimulation Shown to Boost Memory

Super High-Resolution Photo Sensor Developed

By Alan, on December 19th, 2017%

Engineers at Dartmouth College developed a sensor that captures light signals at high speed and resolution down to the level of individual photons. . . . → Read More: Super High-Resolution Photo Sensor Developed

Emergency Sealant Gel Developed for Eye Injuries

By Alan, on December 7th, 2017%

A medical engineering team created a gel material that safely closes injured eye tissue until surgical treatments can be given. . . . → Read More: Emergency Sealant Gel Developed for Eye Injuries

Marine Animal Venom Studied for Pain Drugs

By Alan, on November 29th, 2017%

A medical research team is investigating the chemistry in venom from snail-like marine animals to discover natural alternative drugs for pain. . . . → Read More: Marine Animal Venom Studied for Pain Drugs

Engineered Viruses Studied to Improve Plant Traits.

By Alan, on July 28th, 2017%

A research study funded by the U.S. Department of Defense is investigating genetic alterations of plant viruses for delivery of genes to quickly protect corn crops against threats like pests and drought. . . . → Read More: Engineered Viruses Studied to Improve Plant Traits.

Darpa Funding Research on Brain-Digital Implants

By Alan, on July 10th, 2017%

The advanced research agency in Department of Defense is supporting six new projects on neural devices that connect the brain to digital technologies to restore sensory functions. . . . → Read More: Darpa Funding Research on Brain-Digital Implants

Trial Begins of Freeze-Dried Blood Plasma

By Alan, on May 15th, 2017%

A clinical trial is underway testing the safety and practicality of using a person’s own freeze-dried blood plasma for transfusions, substituting for frozen or liquid plasma. . . . → Read More: Trial Begins of Freeze-Dried Blood Plasma

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