Researchers have created a wearable device which offers unprecedented opportunities for joint rehabilitation.
The first CRISPR gene therapy to cure sickle-cell disease
In 2019, CRISPR gene-editing therapy was used for the first time to treat sickle cell disease.
The Promise of Cyborganic Beings
In this essay, scientists from Spain and Denmark delve into the spectrum of possibilities offered by wearable and implantable healthcare devices and provide new insight into the cyborganic era.
A Walking, Grasping, Four-Legged Robot
A soft robotic platform capable of carrying 7.7x its own mass while moving using four-legged locomotion.
Treating Cancer Using Lessons from NASA
The ways astronauts prep for spaceflight could benefit cancer patients, researchers say.
The Hearty, Hearty Caterpillar
A bioinspired, soft robotic caterpillar that uses the contraction of live heart cells to propel its motion.
Building Complex Nanostructures Using Electrospinning
Electrospinning is a useful method for preparing non-woven fabrics, and is finding use in creating complex nanostructures.
Making MRIs Safer
Nanoparticle-based gadolinium contrast agents to improve the safety of MRIs.
Robotic Dorsal Fins Help Us Understand Aquatic Movement
Artificial muscles based on multidirectional actuators for biomimetic fins.
The Cascading Risks of Floods
Cascades are not just small falls of water, but can also be a succession of failures and damages occurring after natural hazard events.