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We’ve been hearing a lot about synthetic skins designed for robotic hands, which would give the devices more human-like qualities. Well, scientists in Japan have gone a step further, by covering a robotic finger in a self-healing skin made from live hu… Continue reading Scientists cover robotic finger with living skin made from human cells
When treating patients for certain conditions – including COVID-19 – it’s important to monitor their blood oxygen levels. A new sub-dermal photosensitive sensor provides a new means of doing so, plus it could one day be used to measure other blood-born… Continue reading Light-sensitive “tattoo” sensor could measure substances in the blood
The body’s largest organ, the skin, plays a key role in facilitating our sense of touch, but its sensitivity is hard to replicate in artificial versions. Now, researchers have developed a new type of electronic skin (e-skin) containing tiny embedded ha… Continue reading Electronic skin uses tiny magnetic hairs to sense touch
By the time that Parkinson’s disease is causing observable symptoms such as loss of muscle control, it’s often advanced to the stage that it’s difficult to treat. In an effort to detect the disease earlier, scientists have developed an “electronic nose” that sniffs it out.
Tags: Parkinson’s Disease, Diagnostic devices, Skin, Odor, Zhejiang University
Continue reading e-nose designed to detect Parkinson’s disease in skin odor
While it’s a good idea to avoid the overuse of antibiotics whenever possible, little else works on severe cases of acne. There may be new hope, however, as recent research suggests that probiotic bacteria could provide an effective treatment.Continue R… Continue reading Probiotic bacteria may find use in antibiotic-free acne treatment
Currently, when we’re heading outside on a sunny day, we apply sunscreen to limit UV damage to our skin. Thanks to new research, however, we may soon apply a different sort of lotion to avoid frostbite on cold days.Continue ReadingCategory: Health &… Continue reading “Antifreeze skin cream” could protect people from frostbite
For people with coronary heart disease, regular monitoring of bloodstream cholesterol levels is essential – and it typically requires the drawing of blood samples. A new system, however, is claimed to provide the same data simply by imaging the skin of… Continue reading Non-invasive scanning tech reads blood cholesterol levels via the skin
Jaundice affects about 60 percent of newborn babies, and while it usually clears up on its own, it can lead to hearing loss or brain damage. It’s therefore important to detect and treat the condition as soon as possible, which is exactly what a new cam… Continue reading Webcam system detects jaundice in babies, and begins treatment
When someone is suffering from a skin disease, diagnostic devices are often used to determine what disease it is, and how it’s progressing. A new adhesive skin patch could make doing so quicker and easier than ever – and it’s inspired by a diving beetl… Continue reading Diving beetle inspires a better diagnostic skin patch
If you’re trying to make a wound dressing that will be well-tolerated by the human body, you may be best off using human-derived materials. That’s the approach that German researchers have taken, creating a tropoelastin-based bandage.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Experimental chronic wound dressing made from human protein