Biomedical engineering
Magnesium alloy manufacturing goes green
6 Oct 2021Scientists have developed a faster, more energy-efficient method for 3D printing magnesium alloys, creating new opportunities for biomedical applications.
No batteries required
26 Mar 2013Microscale medical sensors inserted under the skin can be powered wirelessly by an external handheld receiver
Fibers in fusion
3 Jul 2012Fused polymer-based multicomponent fibers provide well-defined domains for cell co-culture in tissue engineering
Strengthening stem cell research
22 May 2012Remarkable strides are being made in stem cell research at the A*STAR Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology, leading to the development of novel therapeutic and diagnostic strategies
The right tool for the right job
27 Mar 2012The right membrane coating and morphology could dramatically enhance the performance of human kidney cells in bioartificial kidneys
Self-assembling biomimetic nanostructures
8 Nov 2011A new class of ultrasmall peptides with biomimetic properties paves the way to diverse biomedical applications
Game-changing microfluidics
27 Sep 2011Microfluidic devices are poised to transform biological research by streamlining the cost, speed and precision of individual experiments
Blooding a new algorithm
3 Aug 2010Automated image analysis should improve the accuracy and reliability of high-throughput screening of peripheral blood smears