Technology Review Feed - Biomedicine Top Stories

Potential Treatment for Down Syndrome

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Enhancing specific chemical signaling in the brain could help treat the disorder.

New Hope for Neuron Protection

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A drug developed to treat Lou Gehrig's disease undergoes clinical trials.

Biodegradable Transistors

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Electronics that break down in the body could be useful in temporary medical implants and drug delivery.

Mimicking the Building Prowess of Nature

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Scientists build new materials using inspiration from complex biological forms.

Keeping Pacemakers Safe from Hackers

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Communicating with ultrasound could help make implantable medical devices safe from attack.

Contact Lenses that Respond to Light

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

UV-responsive dyes embedded in contact lenses can quickly adapt.

Sequencing Price Drops Even Lower

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Start-up Complete Genomics reveals three new human genomes.

Spraying on Skin Cells to Heal Burns

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A new technique in burn treatment provides an alternative to skin grafts in the operating room.

Software Listens for Hints of Depression

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

A large-scale trial will test whether software can identify depressed patients.

Stealthy Nanoparticles Attack Cancer Cells

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Drugs embedded in special polymers can more effectively shrink tumors.

Molecular Sunglasses for Macular Degeneration

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Dampening a light-sensing reaction in the eye might slow a common cause of blindness.

Electrifying Brain Tumors

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Combined with chemotherapy, electric fields help prevent the growth of deadly brain tumors.

Tiny Devices Use Light to Grab Cells

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Silicon chips and lasers could pick out and count cells on microfluidic devices.

Awakening Paralyzed Limbs

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Brain signals can drive arm movement in a monkey with a paralyzed arm.

Delivering a Virus Imposter Quicker

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

With H1N1 vaccine supplies delayed, attention turns to faster-to-make "virus-like particles."

Massive Gene Database Planned in California

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

The data will be compared against electronic health records and patients' personal information.

Blood Test Offers More Accurate Picture of Health

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

A Seattle company is developing rapid tests for thousands of proteins.

Decoding the Brain with Light

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Scientists are using genetic "light switches" to probe memory and improve disease therapy.

Making Heart Muscle

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

Newly identified cardiac stem cells form a functioning strip of heart muscle.

Seamlessly Melding Man and Machine

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 16:15:00 GMT

Tiny implants that connect to nerve cells could make it easier to control prosthetic limbs.