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Tag: bioengineering
One giant leap for biological engineering
Melbourne researchers have embedded lab-grown human brain cells onto silicon chips, opening up a whole new world of possibilities.
Will luminescent plants light up the future?
Engineers from MIT have created a light-emitting plant that has the capability to glow brightly for several minutes.
Dr Harrison Steel is engineering an exciting new path in the world of medicine
Dr Harrison Steel is a rising star in the world of engineering who has worked on everything from NASA space ...
Hala Zreiqat wants to 3D print new bones on demand
Repairing skeletal damage could come with the press of a printer button, if Hala Zreiqat can realise the potential of ...
A new synthetic scaffold mimics human tissue to help heal injured ligaments
When it comes to devastating anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries requiring reconstruction, Australians are world beaters.
Engineers experiment with salty mask coatings to guard against infections
Early experiments with adding salt coatings to face masks shows promise for deterring the spread of viruses.
3D printer that creates lifelike tumours for research takes out top design award
A world-first 3D bioprinter with the ability to replicate the structure of cancer cells has been awarded the 2019 Good ...
Australian bioengineering inspirations, from the pacemaker to the bionic eye
Australia’s innovative engineers have played a major role in developing the world’s biomedical capabilities.
Transformable drug-delivery robot could take a fantastic voyage through the bloodstream
An international team of engineering researchers has created a heart-cell-propelled soft robot that transforms when exposed to infrared light — ...
