News & Articles By David Williams
03/21/2019
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By David Williams
“Smell-phones” coming soon: A sensor for smartphones will open a whole new area for development; there is already a device that can analyze human breath for everything, from alcohol to disease
For most people, using a smartphone involves relying on the hands, eyes, and ears to do almost everything. You pick it up and navigate it with your fingers, you see and read the pictures or text on the screen, and you listen in through either the earpiece or the loudspeaker for most normal tasks. But […]
03/07/2019
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By David Williams
Researchers have developed a safer alternative MRI contrast agent that clears more quickly, is less toxic than standard agents
Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, has long been a staple of modern medicine. With that said, its widespread use has always been under scrutiny, not just for the risks of radiation but also due to the use of potentially harmful elements that are employed to improve the quality of the images that the machine’s scans […]
03/07/2019
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By David Williams
Correcting arthritis in the knee: Non-invasive bone growth stimulators such as magnetic or ultrasound treatments found to improve pain, quality of life
Osteoarthritis of the knee is one of the most pervasive and worrisome conditions that seems to affect many older individuals. This should be no surprise, since it is well-known that millions of people deal with some form of arthritis every single day. That’s why the search for better and more effective cures is still ongoing. […]
08/29/2018
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By David Williams
MIT researchers develop ultra-thin needle that could be used to deliver drugs straight to a patient’s brain
When taking medicine that’s meant for the treatment of certain neurological disorders, waiting for the medicine to finally reach the brain is something of an unavoidable circumstance. Often, patients also have to suffer a number of different side effects as the drugs that have been administered tend to affect other parts of the brain as […]
08/26/2018
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By David Williams
Future dentists could choose to simply regenerate teeth instead of filling cavities
Wouldn’t it be great to be able to regrow your teeth in ways that are similar to your hair and nails? Of course it would, but unfortunately, human bodies just aren’t built like that. Last year, however, a team of researchers led by Paul Sharpe, a bioengineer at King’s College London, managed to discover a […]
08/21/2018
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By David Williams
Thinking for you: New EEG headset measures brainwaves to learn what you like… can even “adjust your mood”
The use of electroencephalogram (EEG) technology has long been in use in most hospitals and clinics all over the world and, historically, its use has been mostly limited to that environment. Until now, that is. At the recently wrapped up Consumer Electronics Show expo in Las Vegas, Nevada, a Belgian technology center called Imec has showcased […]
08/15/2018
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By David Williams
Scientists develop “synthetic bioluminescent molecules” to make cells glow bright enough to be seen from outside the human body
Thanks to science, humans have been able to mimic the characteristics of many different animals. One example of this is human flight, which was made possible by drawing inspiration from the movement of birds, first and foremost. Now a team of Japanese researchers wants to take inspiration from fireflies and jellyfish by unlocking bioluminescence in […]
07/26/2018
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By David Williams
Magnetic microbot uses tumble locomotion for mobility, solving usage issues
Doctors are allowed to do many things to the bodies of their patients when they are treating them, all in the name of health and science. But what if your doctor told you that he needed to insert a few robots into your body? Would you consent? A group of researchers have just revealed that […]
07/12/2018
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By David Williams
Google’s AI can diagnose heart disease by looking at a patient’s retina, say researchers
They say a person’s eyes are the windows to their soul. Researchers at Google want to take that expression and turn it into something a little more grounded in reality. In a new study, experts working for the internet search giant revealed that it’s possible to predict heart disease in patients simply by examining their […]
07/12/2018
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By David Williams
The flu has seen the light! Special UV lamps can kill deadly germs in public places, without harming humans
The flu virus currently in the air – and not in a good way: Nearly all states in the U.S. have seen a rise in flu-related outbreaks in recent times. It’s not just limited here – in the U.K., it has taken the lives of more than 200 people so far. In an effort to […]
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