Category: Technology & Devices
“DNA repair” discovery may lead to better cancer treatments
The Royal Swedish Academy of Scientists awarded this year’s Nobel Prize for Chemistry to three scientists who identified how cells repair damaged DNA. The findings by Tomas Lindahl, Paul Modrich and Aziz Sancar can be used for developing new cancer treatments. DNA is […]
‘Psychic robot’ sees what you meant to do
Bioengineers from the University of Illinois at Chicago developed a mathematical algorithm that “sees” what you were meant to do, even if your action is interrupted. The algorithm can be used to develop smart prosthesis for stroke patients or smart […]
Gene mutations predict sporadic breast cancer
Scientists discover gene mutations that can used for early detection of sporadic breast cancer (i.e. breast cancer for those who have no family history of the disease). New findings from an international research group, led by Professor Jan Dumanski at […]
Prosthetic brain implants help with memory loss
A new prosthetic brain implant is designed to help patients with short term memory loss. The device mimics how the brain stores memories and acts as a bridge to bypass damaged parts of the brain. The prosthesis, which includes a […]
Smart car seat adjusts to your needs
Active Wellness is a smart car seat that responds to your needs real-time. The car seat detects your heartbeat and breathing and can give massages when you’re stressed or wake you up when you’re close to dozing off. It employs […]
New wearable sports tech better than GPS
SABEL Labs developed SABEL Sense, a running speed tracker better than a timer and a GPS. Sabel Sense is a wearable tracker for running speeds and distances for professional athletes. Australian Football League (AFL) players are now wearing Sabel Sense […]
Robot helps find right cancer drugs faster
Complex diseases like cancer are treated by combining several different drugs. These combinations are typically composed from drugs that show effect on their own, but do not necessarily constitute the best possible combinations. A new robot system finds optimal treatment […]
New nebulizer may replace injections
Getting a jab is scary at most and irritating at least. Researchers from RMIT are aiming to spare us the pain with a new nebulizer. The Respite nebulizer allows the patients to inhale vaccines and drugs cancer, tuberculosis, asthma and […]
Mini-scanner can tell what’s in your food, count calories
Consumer Physics launched handheld device called Scio, a small scanner that can analyze the contents of your food, drink, pills, and more. It is “the first molecular sensor that fits in the palm of your hand,” says Dror Sharon, co-founder […]
Care-ing Wheels ensures dialysis patients never miss appointments
Patients with kidney-failure need constant dialysis to survive. Sadly, many patients miss their appointments either because they the commute. “Old age is common symptoms to not feeling well on dialysis, though older patients are more likely to have other diseases, […]
