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More types of lung cells can be infected by SARS-CoV-2 than previously thought, scientists report
Evan Snyder | Via News-Medical.Net | July 23, 2024Scientists at Sanford Burnham Prebys, University of California San Diego and their international collaborators have reported that more types of lung cells can be infected by SARS-CoV-2 than previously thought, including those without known viral receptors. The research team also reported for the first time that the lung is capable of independently mustering an inflammatory […]
CI MED Researchers to Develop Tools to Track Inflammation in Human Tissue as Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago Investigators
Amy Wagoner Johnson | Via Carle Illinois College of Medicine | July 22, 2024Twelve Carle Illinois College of Medicine (CI MED) researchers have been chosen as part of the inaugural group of investigators probing the role of inflammation and the function of the immune system in disease, including one CI MED-based team examining inflammation’s role in female reproductive disorders. The Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Chicago was announced in 2023 […]
Revolutionizing Prosthetics
Jill Higginson | Via University of Delaware | July 22, 2024UD research aims to improve the lives of those with limb loss John Horne lost his right leg to bone cancer when he was a freshman in high school. This intensely personal experience spawned his career and passion for advocating for those with limb loss. The president of Independence Prosthetics-Orthotics on the University of Delaware’s […]
Lola Eniola-Adefeso named College of Engineering dean
Lola Eniola-Adefeso | Via University of Illinois Chicago | July 16, 2024I am pleased to announce that following a national search, Omolola “Lola” Eniola-Adefeso, PhD, has been named dean of the University of Illinois Chicago College of Engineering, effective Oct. 16, pending approval by the University of Illinois Board of Trustees. Professor Eniola-Adefeso is a highly respected chemical and biomedical engineer with over 25 years of […]
Ask Me Anything: Nanotechnology
Thomas Webster | Via technologynetworks | July 15, 2024Nanotechnology is fundamentally reshaping numerous fields. From next-generation solar cells to life-saving medical devices, its transformative power is undeniable, with hundreds of FDA-approved products already impacting us globally. This exclusive AMA offers a rare opportunity to engage directly with Dr. Thomas Webster, a world-renowned biomedical engineer and entrepreneur with over 28 years of experience at […]
Community Engagement Event Increases Awareness and Impact of Medical Research
Raj Rao | Via University of Arkansas | July 11, 2024The Department of Biomedical Engineering Community and Student Engagement Committee organized the first “Biomed ENGAGE” conference earlier this summer to provide graduate students an opportunity to engage with the public and present their research in an open public forum. Held at the Fayetteville Public Library, the conference showcased a range of topics from regenerative medicine, […]
Saha lab develops advanced gene editing techniques to boost T cells in cancer treatment
Krishanu Saha | Via University of Wisconsin–Madison | July 2, 2024Researchers from the University of Wisconsin-Madison Department of Biomedical Engineering and Wisconsin Institute for Discovery (WID) have pioneered a new method to enhance the body’s disease-fighting T cells using advanced gene editing techniques. A new study published in the journal Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology suggests leveraging CRISPR technology as an innovative approach to making […]
Impact of Cisplatin-Based Chemotherapy on Hearing in Cancer Survivors
Robert Frisina | Via The Asco Post | July 2, 2024Researchers have uncovered the long-term effects of cisplatin-based chemotherapy on the hearing of cancer survivors, according to a recent study published by Sanchez et al in JAMA Oncology. Background Cisplatin is commonly used in chemotherapy to treat a variety of cancer types, including urothelial, lung, neck, and testicular cancers. The treatment is administered intravenously and […]
Investigating DNA Flexibility for the Creation of New Biomaterials
Chad Mirkin | Via Northwestern University | June 20, 2024Northwestern investigators have demonstrated how manipulating DNA chemistry can alter its structure and flexibility and enable the realization of new materials useful in medicine and the life sciences, according to a study published in Science Advances and led by Chad Mirkin, PhD, professor of Medicine in the Division of Hematology and Oncology, the George B. […]
LNPs Deliver Gene-Editing Tools Directly to Lung Stem Cells, Achieve Long-Lasting Correction
Daniel Siegwart | Via Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News | June 17, 2024When it comes to challenges in the genome editing space, all eyes are on delivery. Efficient editing of cells directly in an organism (rather than ex vivo) and targeting of relevant stem cells is still a hurdle to be cleared in the progress of genetic medicine. Now, new work describes the optimization of lipid nanoparticles […]
3D Printing and Citrate Biomaterials Could Allow Dissolvable Stents
Guillermo Ameer | Via Northwestern University | June 14, 2024Implanted stents have saved countless lives. A tiny metal mesh coil, stents keep arteries open for blood to flow that’s crucial to the body to function after a traumatic angioplasty or cardiac event. That doesn’t mean they’re a perfected technology. Stents themselves can also develop plaque due to the systemic nature of the same cardiovascular […]
Carolina collaboration yields next-generation medical bandage
Juliane Nguyen | Via University of North Carolina | June 13, 2024From chronic wounds to battlefield triage to heart surgery, this self-sticking bandage is designed to adapt to any body surface, internal or external, creating a bond stronger than current FDA-approved adhesives. The applications of this innovation are detailed in Nature Communications. “Our patch mimics the skin’s expandability and flexibility, stretching as a person moves,” says […]
Breakthrough approach enables bidirectional BCI functionality
Bin He | Via Carnegie Mellon University | June 11, 2024Brain-computer interfaces, or BCIs, hold immense potential for individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions, but the road to implementation is long and nuanced for both the invasive and noninvasive versions of the technology. Bin He of Carnegie Mellon University is highly driven to improve noninvasive BCIs, and his lab uses an innovative electroencephalogram […]
Microneedle patch holds promise for promoting hair regrowth caused by alopecia areata
Natalie Artzi | Via News-Medical | June 8, 2024Alopecia areata (AA) is an autoimmune disease characterized by hair loss, which occurs when T cells of the immune system mistakenly attack hair follicles. To restore control over hyperactive immune cells, investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, and MIT developed a cutting-edge approach to deliver […]
Antioxidant gel preserves islet function after pancreas removal
Guillermo Ameer | Via Northwestern University | June 7, 2024New approach could enable patients to live pain-free without complications of diabetes Northwestern University researchers have developed a new antioxidant biomaterial that someday could provide much-needed relief to people living with chronic pancreatitis. The study was published today (June 7) in the journal Science Advances. Before surgeons remove the pancreas from patients with severe, painful […]
UC Berkeley researchers develop CT-based ‘virtual stress test’ for BMD
Tony Keaveny | Via Aunt Minnie | June 7, 2024A team of University of California, Berkeley researchers has developed a “virtual stress test” for CT-based assessment of bone mineral density (BMD) in an evaluation for osteoporosis. The technology’s development is timely, as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) is currently reviewing its 2018 guidance for osteoporosis screening, lead researcher Tony Keaveny, PhD, of […]
Artificial lymph node developed with the potential to cure cancer
Hai-Quan Mao | Via Ruetir | June 7, 2024Lymph nodes, tiny glands scattered throughout the body, mainly in the neck, armpits and groin, are part of the immune system of mammals, including mice and humans. They number in the hundreds so that immune cells in one area of the body do not have to travel far to alert the immune system of imminent […]
Sound Solutions: Building Smarter Hearing Systems
David Eddins | Via University of Central Florida | June 6, 2024A new UCF researcher is revolutionizing hearing aid technology and developing innovative clinical tools that better diagnose and treat patients with speech and hearing challenges. A classical psychoacoustician and a clinical audiologist, Professor David Eddins is regarded across the country for his research to address hearing impairments and his discoveries leading to the improvement of […]
Scientists develop cheaper, low-field whole-body MRI
Ed Wu | Via MedicalBrief | June 5, 2024Perseverance and ingenuity have paid off for Hong Kong researchers, who, like numerous others, have been exploring options for a low-field MRI system with a magnetic field strength of less than 1 T as an alternative to the loud, expensive machines requiring special rooms with shielding to block their powerful magnetic field. Most low-field scanners […]
Most stem cells die after being injected into the brain. This new technique could change that
Stelios Andreadis | Via University at Buffalo | June 5, 2024When the myelin sheath that surrounds nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord becomes damaged, a number of debilitating conditions can result that limit mobility, inhibit independence and reduce life expectancy. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common demyelinating disease, affecting more than 2.5 million individuals globally every year. Stem cell therapy to treat […]