Microfluidic devices hold potential to rapidly analyze cells for applications in medicine and basic research. Researchers have devised systems that can distinguish cells based on their size, deformability, and electrical properties, among…
Category: Medical
IBM’s new macromolecule can act as Magic Bullet to destroy many Viruses e.g Zika, Ebola, Dengue
As one of medicine’s largest challenges, viral infections often escape vaccines due to their natural ability to mutate rapidly and develop drug resistance easily. Many viruses, such as Zika, Ebola and dengue…
Johns Hopkins Scientist Programs Robot for “Soft Tissue” Surgery
Not even the surest surgeon’s hand is quite as steady and consistent as a robotic arm built of metal and plastic, programmed to perform the same motions over and over. So could…
MIT developed a new paper-based test for the Zika virus
A new paper-based test developed at MIT can diagnose Zika virus infection within a few hours. The test, which distinguishes Zika from the very similar dengue virus, can be stored at room…
Google files patent for Cyborg Eye Lenses that can be injected into Eye Balls
Google has received a patent for Cyborg Eye Lenses. i-e For the Computerized Lenses that can be injected directly in to the Eyeballs to correct the vision problems. We know that Google…