MEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Jan 19 2025SCIENCE

Harnessing SWIR Hyperspectral Cameras for Contactless Cell Parameter Quantification

In the biomedical field, optical sensors play a crucial role in measuring cell parameters without labels. However, traditional optical probes require a lot of data to function correctly, which can be tedious to collect. Additionally, many professionals struggle to trust and troubleshoot complex models used in important tasks like biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Ente...

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Dec 07 2024SCIENCE

How Walls Impact Sound-Based Particle Movement in Tiny Tubes

Have you ever wondered how tiny particles like cells can be moved around in tiny tubes? Scientists often use something called acoustofluidics to do this. It's like using sound to control the dance of these particles. One common tool for this is a microchannel made of a material called polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS). Inside these channels, scientists create what are call...

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Nov 29 2024HEALTH

The Unlikely Heroes: Bee Venom in Medicine

Bee venom isn't just something to be feared; it's a powerful tool in modern medicine. Honeybees, known for their sweet nectar, also produce a venom that can help treat various diseases. This venom is a mix of proteins, peptides, enzymes, and other compounds. Scientists have found that it can fight cancer cells, kill bacteria, and even speed up wound healing. But usin...

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Nov 26 2024TECHNOLOGY

Tasty Tech: Revolutionizing Virtual Reality with Portable Gustation Interfaces

Ever wondered what it would be like to taste your favorite food in a virtual world? Scientists have been working on just that, creating tiny, portable devices that let you experience different tastes in virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR). These devices, shaped like lollipops, can generate up to nine different tastes using food-safe c...

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Nov 22 2024HEALTH

Discovering New Uses for GLP1 Therapies

Did you know that a hormone in your body could help with more than just diabetes? Let's talk about GLP1 therapies. These treatments are usually used to manage type 2 diabetes. But now, scientists are finding new ways to use them. GLP1 therapies work by mimicking a natural hormone in your body. This hormone helps your body respond to sugar and keeps your blood sugar ...

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Nov 16 2024HEALTH

Big Words, Big Help: How AI is Changing Orthopedics

Have you ever imagined having a smart assistant that can understand and generate medical texts, images, and even videos? This is exactly what large language models (LLMs) are capable of. But how does this technology fit into the world of orthopedics? Orthopedics deals with bone and joint issues, which can be quite costly and burdensome for society. LLMs could potent...

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