Bioresorbable sensor tracks deep-tissue lactate for over 10 days in animals
Researchers developed a fully bioresorbable sensor that continuously tracked deep-tissue lactate for more than 10 days in animal…
New hydrogel could transform wearable medical devices
A medical patch is supposed to protect skin, not suffocate it. Yet many of the materials used in…
Self-healing contact lens repairs scratches with one hour of UV light
Scratched contact lenses often mean an expensive replacement, even if the damage is minor. Researchers in South Korea…
New injectable clotting gel can make infant surgery less dangerous
When a newborn requires surgery, the question of how to manage bleeding becomes more complicated than it is…
New wearable detects fatigue accurately using AI and advanced sensors
Burnout and chronic fatigue carry a substantial economic cost and pose serious risks in professions where alertness is…
Programmable hydrogel ‘smart skin’ can hide images, shift texture, and morph shape
At first glance, it looks like a plain, slightly glossy sheet. Then it goes through a quick bath,…
AI-powered hydrogel dressings transform chronic wound care
As chronic wounds such as diabetic ulcers, pressure ulcers, and articular wounds continue to challenge global healthcare systems,…
Columbia engineers create bioactive hydrogels using dairy-derived EVs
Researchers from Columbia Engineering have established a framework for the design of bioactive injectable hydrogels formulated with extracellular…