Category: Technology & Devices
Lab-grown vocal cords offer hope of treating voice disorders
From a mothers comforting croon to a shout of warning, human voices are the main way people we communicate and one taken for granted unless something goes wrong. Now U.S. researchers have grown human vocal cords in the laboratory that […]
“Cuddle hormone” increases donations
Scientists at the University of Bonn Hospital have discovered that the willingness to donate increases with the quantity of the hormone oxytocin. Oxytocin, however, affected only social sustainability projects, not purely environmental endeavors. The scientists are now reporting their results […]
Drugged Driving Suit mimics effects of driving while high
Ford Motor Company has created a unique suit to dramatically teach young people about the dangers of driving under the influence of illegal drugs. Ford developed the suit together with scientists from the respected Meyer-Hentschel Institute in Germany to simulate […]
Ultrasound can identify risks of stroke
Ultrasound can be used to identify patients at increased risk of future stroke in patients and prevent the risk for unnecessary surgery, says a new research at Umeå University in Sweden. Atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries, is an inflammatory […]
Raisin test can predict if kid will do well in school
University of Warwick researchers used a raisin to predict if a toddler will do well in school by age eight. The toddlers (aged 20 months) were given a raisin that was placed under an opaque cup within easy reach. After […]
Genetically-modified mosquito blocks malaria
Scientists from the University of California created a strain of mosquitoes that block malaria genes from spreading to the mosquito population, ultimately eliminating the insects’ ability to transmit the disease to humans. To create this breed, researchers at the Irvine […]
New gene that makes common bacteria resistant to last-line antibiotic
A new gene (mcr-1) that enables bacteria to be highly resistant to polymyxins, the last line of antibiotic defence we have left, is widespread in Enterobacteriaceae taken from pigs and patients in south China, including strains with epidemic potential, according […]
eSeniorCare new app for seniors
Developers from the University of Notre Dame created eSeniorCare, an app that helps senior citizens. The app provides a continuity of care allowing health workers to proactively reach out to at-risk seniors when they need help, while still allowing them […]
Physical therapy: the game
Virtual reality company BioGaming made physical therapy more enjoyable by turning it into a video game. Biogaming allows physiotherapists to create digital personalized exercise plans, which it then automatically converts into games tailored specifically for patients, who are given hardware […]
New technology helps blind people monitor guide dogs
A new harness monitors a dog’s heartbeat and breathing to help blind people care for their guide dogs. Researchers from the North Carolina State University developed a specialized handle that attaches to a guide dog’s harness. The handle is equipped […]
