An innovative lab-on-a-chip could make diagnosing illnesses safe, reliable and cheap for areas that lack clinics and diagnostic equipment.…
What makes this new chemotherapy pump so innovative?
When William Mason set out to redesign chemotherapy pumps, he made sure to keep the end user at the heart of the process.…
5 medical apps that are changing how we diagnose illnesses
From selfies that help diagnose cancer to platforms that predict seizures, here are some of the medical apps that are disrupting diagnosis and treatment.…
Biomedical engineering breakthrough transforms tissue in under a second
Biomedical engineers in the US have developed a technology capable of transforming adult cells into something more valuable than gold – with just a single touch.…
$30 for custom-made prosthetics? With 3D printing, it’s becoming possible
A biomedical engineering student at Monash University is using 3D printing to create low-cost prosthetics for people missing fingers.…
Body knows best: How bone tissue inspired this protective clothing
Protective clothing that stiffens on impact could prevent injuries in dangerous sports and occupations.…
Will synthetic biology be the breakthrough technology of the 21st century?
With precision tools, synthetic biology has enormous implications, offering hope against some of our major global challenges.…
Ultrasonic waves could help milk and cheese last longer and taste better
Australian engineers have come up with an innovative way to separate milk from its fats using ultrasonic waves.…
Can CRISPR turn back the clock on ageing?
Life expectancy only seems to go upwards, but how far can it go? Meet some of the bioengineers wielding CRISPR technology to stop ageing in its tracks.…
Is the secret to long-term data storage hiding in your DNA?
Breakthroughs in DNA use could shrink the space needed for data storage that today would fill a large supermarket down to the size of a sugar cube.…