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BioMedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering is the biological or medical application of engineering principles or engineering equipment — called also biomedical engineering.

Beyond the Bling

By: Sira Zanon, Fiamma Nghe, and Carmen Balsely
People often have to deal with uncomfortable medical devices, and as we develop new technology we struggle to develop better medical devices for every age, from young to old. Everyone should be able to be comfortable and confident, but how do we accomplish this?
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Trash into Treasure

Trash into Treasure

By: Joseph Park, Journalist
A team from the Shibaura Institute of Technology in Japan has developed a sustainable alternative to Portland cement.
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An image depicting dividing cancer cells, showing the cells' complexity and rapid development.

Scientists Develop a New Way to Electrically Shock Cancer Out of Your Body

By: Justin Kijun Lee, Journalist
H-FIRE treatment has previously faced numerous problems in effectiveness. Will sub-ablative therapy be the answer?
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Ancient rhino fossils being preserved.

Prehistoric Rhino Herd Was Found Preserved In Ashes Near A Northeast Nebraska Fossil Site

By: Jack Gradishar, Journalist
In 1971, researchers and paleontologists discovered a cluster of ancient rhino bones near a present day Northeast Nebraska site - Ashfall Fossil Beds. This begged the question to the researchers "Why were there so many rhinos all in one watering hole?"
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Swiss Scientists Unveil ‘Gene Switch’ Patch To Start Cell Therapy For Diabetes

Swiss Scientists Unveil ‘Gene Switch’ Patch To Start Cell Therapy For Diabetes

By: Elio Escalante, Journalist
A new patch could help cells make insulin and treat diabetes in a new way.
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A domestic pig in a sunny outdoor field, showcasing its curious expression.

Pig Liver Xenotransplantation

By: Sofie Schopfer, Journalist
Due to a lack of organ donors, there has been a shortage of suitable organs for transplants in the U.S. However, new technologies using bioengineered pig organs could be the solution to this problem.
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Cartilage Breakthrough Could Enhance Joint Treatment

By: Daniel Rodriguez, Journalist
Thanks to the scientists at Northwestern University, you can heal back your beloved knee. Your knee is very important for mobility and movement.
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water droplets on glass during daytime

DNA Shedding Test Could Help Detectives Arrest Criminals Faster

By: Nikki Birjandi, Journalist
In 2025, new technologies and analytical methods may enhance the ability to detect and analyze traces of DNA shed by criminals during the commission of a crime. For instance, the shedding of skin cells through sweat or a person's breath could contaminate surfaces such as doorknobs, counter tops, or even the clothes of victims.
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human brain toy

New Research Shows Viruses Could Be The Cause Of Alzheimer’s

By: Andres Martinez Aparicio, Journalist
Alzheimers is a disease that has many effects. Recently it wzs discovered that it could be caused by virus infection.
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Effective Treatment: Immune-Boosting Throat Sprays Shows Promise In Fighting Cold

By: Lucas Morales, Journalist
The common cold is the most persistent human illness. The cold impacts harder on different people.
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The First Ground Breaking Step Into Eradicating Cancer

The First Ground Breaking Step Into Eradicating Cancer

By: Joseph Park, Journalist
On December 20th, KAIST announced that a research team, led by Professor Kwang-Hyun Cho, has developed a groundbreaking technology to treat colon cancer. This innovative method converts cancer cells into a state similar to normal colon cells, without destroying them.
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An image depicting an enlarged radioactive golden nanoparticle inside of the body. Source: Interestingengineering.com

The Use Of Golden Nanoparticles To Track Cancer May Bring Treatment To The Next Level

By: Justin Kijun Lee, Journalist
Cancer treatment was never able to be tracked in a long-term and accurate method, making cancer treatment less targeted and less effective. Would the use of 198au to track cancer treatment be the answer?
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