IISc researchers design novel 3D hydrogel culture to study TB infection and treatmentMycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is a dangerous pathogen. In 2022, it affected 10.6 million people and caused 1.3 million deaths, according...
25 Jun, 2024, 07.44 PM IST
IISc researchers develop hydrogel that can remove microplastics from waterResearchers at IISc have developed a sustainable hydrogel to remove microplastics, with a unique polymer network and nanoclusters to degrad...
12 Apr, 2024, 10.29 PM IST
Fighting superbugs: New paper-based platform enables rapid antibiotic-resistance screeningResearchers have developed a paper-based platform for rapidly detecting antibiotic-resistant bacteria, addressing a critical need in combat...
17 Feb, 2024, 05.30 PM IST
Newly-developed 'injectable bandage' may help heal fatal, internal injuriesThe therapeutic gel can stop bleeding and promote wound healing.
03 Apr, 2018, 06.43 PM IST
Future of health: This temperature-sensitive gel treatment could seal eye injuriesThe reversible, temporary seal developed at University of Southern California (USC) changes from a fluid to a super-strong semi-solid.
08 Dec, 2017, 05.42 PM IST
- These gel-based robots can catch live fish
New York, Feb 4 (IANS) Engineers have fabricated transparent gel-based robots that move when water is pumped in and out of them and can per...
05 Feb, 2017, 09.52 AM IST
Now, robots that can catch and release live fishThe robots, that move when water is pumped in and out of them, are made entirely of hydrogel - a tough, rubbery, nearly transparent materia...
04 Feb, 2017, 06.49 PM IST
New 3D-printing uses cow cartilage to create tissue patches for arthritis patientsCartilage is a good tissue to target for scale-up bio-printing because it is made up of only one cell type.
29 Jun, 2016, 03.51 PM IST
Scared of injections at the dentist? Needle-free method to deliver anaesthesia developedUsing tiny electric current to give anaesthesia, this methos could help save money and avoid contamination.
25 Jan, 2016, 01.32 PM IST
Seaweed capsule may help diabetics lead needle-free lifeAs a hope to diabetic patients to lead a needle-free life, scientists have developed a novel capsule made from seaweed extract.
29 Dec, 2015, 02.30 PM IST
New self-healing gel could lead to flexible electronicsScientists have developed a first-of-its-kind self-healing gel that could repair and connect electronic circuits.
26 Nov, 2015, 05.19 PM IST
IIT-Delhi to showcase how cheap tech can simplify livesFrom an Android app to help partially disabled to a device which lets the blind independently board public transport will be on display at ...
14 Apr, 2015, 12.06 PM IST
Robotic 'hands' may boost cancer diagnostics, drug delivery"Scientists are forging new territory in the field of soft robotics. One of the latest advances is a flexible, microscopic hand-like grippe...
05 Feb, 2015, 05.10 PM IST
Soon, 'smart windows' that keep heat outScientists are developing a new kind of 'smart window' that can block out heat when the outside temperatures rise.
11 Dec, 2014, 04.17 PM IST
Now, liver-inspired 3D-device to detoxify bloodNanoengineers at the University of California, San Diego, developed the device, which is designed to be used outside the body - much like d...
09 May, 2014, 02.08 PM IST
Smart holograms that detect and monitor diseases developedResearchers have created 'smart' holograms that can detect diseases and monitor health conditions by changing colour in the presence of dis...
29 Jan, 2014, 04.24 PM IST
Artificial cartilage comes closer to realityArticular cartilage is the tissue on the ends of bones where they meet at joints in the body - including in the knees, shoulders and hips.
16 Dec, 2013, 04.41 PM IST