Category: Technology & Devices
Condoms armored with virus-killing lubricant
Coming soon: A condom coated with a special gel that has been able to deactivate as much as 99.9 percent of viruses in laboratory testing, including but not limited to HIV, the herpes virus and the human papillomavirus A condom […]
Baby gender selection: A pressing need for clear guidelines
IS it going to be a boy or a girl? This is a common question on the minds of couples who are expecting a baby. It is natural for couples to think of their baby’s gender whenever they want to […]
Milk teeth stem cells help treat chronic diseases
ALLAHABAD – Stem cells, which have the potential to protect from life threatening diseases, can be ‘locked’ within your family teeth. Now, dentists have introduced process to send milk teeth to Mumbai-based labs to harvest milk teeth for future use […]
Single injection to regulate diabetes, coming soon
A single jab of the protein FGF1 would be sufficient to balance the blood sugar levels, finds new animal study. The Salk scientists discovered that sustained treatment with the protein doesn’t merely keep blood sugar under control, but also reverses […]
Novartis and Google to develop ‘smart’ contact lens
Novartis has struck an agreement with Google to develop “smart” contact lenses that would help diabetics to track their blood glucose levels or restore the eye’s ability to focus.The device for diabetics would measure glucose in tear fluid and send […]
UP24 lifestyle wristbands to work on waistlines
While people are tracking their own sleep and steps with smart watches, pendants and bracelets, wearable computing pioneer Jawbone attempts to track the things tucked in tummies. A new version of software that synchs to UP24 lifestyle-tracking wristbands was released […]
Injecting gene into heart muscle may replace pacemaker
Injecting a certain gene into cardiac muscle has been shown in animal studies to help a weakened heart beat more strongly, scientists said on Wednesday. If shown to be safe and effective in people, experts said the procedure might one […]
CT scan safe, effective to detect dental problems
Radiation is like a double-edged sword. With the right dose, it can treat disease and help doctors diagnose patients. In the wrong hands and with a bigger dose, it can kill. The pioneering research of Marie Curie, the first woman […]
Dermatologists will be happy to know Tri-Luma is back
Only FDA-approved melasma treatment to re-launch after improvements to manufacturing process and supply chain. For many dermatologists and general practitioners, Tri-Luma, the only FDA-approved melasma treatment with three active ingredients, is one of the key weapons in their armoury when […]
Birth control ‘Chip’ could last 16 years
Could it be the holy grail of birth control: one that women can turn on or off with the click of a remote control—and would last for almost half their reproductive lives. MicroCHIPS is developing a remote-control-activated contraceptive chip intended […]
