Biotech
Biofabrication: What happens when the best of manufacturing and biotech collide
Technology is transforming the world of healthcare, a move that promises to radically change the lives of both doctors and...
Australia is making gains in the business of 3D printed body parts
The market for 3D-printed body parts is growing. Following the recent success of a titanium and polymer implant, Australia is...
Wirelessly powered implants could fight illnesses in the body one day
Pacemakers and other implantable medical devices need on-board batteries, which limits their miniaturisation and lifespan. Devices powered and controlled by...
3D printed corneas could help millions of people see again
There’s a worldwide shortage of corneas available for transplant, but a new 3D printing technique could help restore eyesight to...
Handheld tech ‘prints’ stem cells to help heal joint injuries
In future, surgeons could mend damaged bone and cartilage with the stroke of a BioPen and reduce the need for...
New edible sensor can check your gut health from inside
A team from MIT and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH) have built a flexible sensor that can be rolled up...
Smart socks take remote physiotherapy to the next level
Socks fitted with sensors to capture information about subtle foot movements could help patients with leg and foot injuries avoid...
Little devices play big role in early cancer detection
Prof Dayong Jin hopes to spark a new generation of medical devices which integrate diagnostic technologies including nanotechnology, photonics and...
Healing muscle tissue gets help from a new 3D cell scaffold
Biomedical engineers have successfully produced a 3D material that mimics nature to transform stem cells into muscle. “It’s like travelling...
Nanoparticles offer hope in the fight against antibiotic resistant bacteria
One of the biggest battles in science is taking place at the microscopic level as we race to find something...
