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UrduUniversity of Pittsburgh’s Gelsy Torres-Oviedo receives an $805K NSF CAREER Award for a novel approa
Tag: BIOMEDICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL/CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
Pitt researchers create breathalyzer that can detect marijuana
PITTSBURGH (Aug. 27, 2019) — As recreational marijuana legalization becomes more widespread throughout the U.S., so has concern about what that means for enforcing DUI laws. Unlike a breathalyzer used to detect alcohol, police do not have a device that…
Using nature to protect cities from extreme weather
Pitt and Northwestern awarded $2 million by NSF to study nature-based strategies to prevent urban fl
Pitt bioengineer aims to change stroke patients’ perception to improve gait rehabilitation
University of Pittsburgh’s Gelsy Torres-Oviedo receives an $805K NSF CAREER Award for a novel approa
New technique isolates placental cells for non-invasive genetic testing
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — Brown University researchers have developed a simple method for isolating placental cells from cervical swabs. The technique, described in the journal Scientific Reports , could aid in developing less invasive ways of diagnosing genetic disorders…
Researchers use AI to plot green route to nylon
NYU Tandon School of Engineering team discovers sweet spot in electrochemical production of nylon’s
Coating developed by Stanford researchers brings lithium metal battery closer to reality
Hope has been restored for the rechargeable lithium metal battery – a potential battery powerhouse relegated for decades to the laboratory by its short life expectancy and occasional fiery demise while its rechargeable sibling, the lithium-ion battery, now rakes in…
Researchers identify properties of cells that affect how tissue structures form
Researchers have found that changing the mechanical properties of individual cells disrupts their ability to remain stable, profoundly affecting their health and the health of the tissue that comprises them. In the September issue of the journal Current Biology ,…
Mosquito incognito: Could graphene-lined clothing help prevent mosquito bites?
PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] — The nanomaterial graphene has received significant attention for its potential uses in everything from solar cells to tennis rackets. But a new study by Brown University researchers finds a surprising new use for the material:…
Quest for new cancer treatment crosses milestone
Therapy invented at Rice University excels in pilot clinical trials
Who you see matters: Stroke patients benefit more from observing their own hand movements during the
Japanese scientists at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) have found that for stroke patients, observing their own hand movements in a video-assisted therapy – as opposed to someone else’s hand – could enhance brain activity and speed up…
Understanding nitrogen removal processes from wastewater
The need to process wastewater in high volumes calls for innovative solutions to remove pollutants;
Bioprinting complex living tissue in just a few seconds
Tissue engineers create artificial organs and tissues that can be used to develop and test new drugs, repair damaged tissue and even replace entire organs in the human body. However, current fabrication methods limit their ability to produce free-form shapes…
Study shows frying oil consumption worsened colon cancer and colitis in mice
Research by UMass Amherst food scientists compared effects of fresh and thermally processed oil
Researchers advance organ-on-chip technology to advance drug development
Designing self-rolling 3D sensors that wrap around heart cell spheroids
Scientists use a new method to track pollution from cooking
Cooking organic aerosol (COA) is one of the most important primary sources of pollution in urban environments. There is growing evidence that exposure to cooking oil fumes is linked to lung cancer. Currently, the most effective method to identify and…
Osteoarthritis: A chip ‘mimics’ the disease to devise effective drugs
The study, published in Nature Biomedical Engineering, is led by the Politecnico di Milano alongside
Who you see matters: Stroke patients benefit more from observing their own hand movements during the
Japanese scientists at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT) have found that for stroke patients, observing their own hand movements in a video-assisted therapy – as opposed to someone else’s hand – could enhance brain activity and speed up…
NIH awards $17.4 million to Cornell for CHESS subfacility
A single human cell contains thousands of proteins that perform a vast array of functions, from fighting off viruses to transcribing DNA. By understanding the structure of these proteins, researchers can interpret their functions and develop methods for turning them…
TGen team links gene to children with physical and intellectual disabilities
DDX6 among a growing list of genes identified by TGen’s Center for Rare Childhood Disorders
Fracking has less impact on groundwater than traditional oil and gas production
Both types of oil and gas production activities inject water underground
Stanford develops wireless sensors that stick to the skin to track our health
Skin-hugging sensors track health indicators and use a novel type of RFID to beam signals to receive
Rewriting the periodic table at high pressure
The periodic table has been a vital foundational tool for material research since it was first created 150 years ago. Now, Martin Rahm from Chalmers University of Technology presents a new article which adds an entirely new dimension to the…
A miniature stretchable pump for the next generation of soft robots
Soft robots have a distinct advantage over their rigid forebears: they can adapt to complex environments, handle fragile objects and interact safely with humans. Made from silicone, rubber or other stretchable polymers, they are ideal for use in rehabilitation exoskeletons…
Solving the big problem of measuring tiny nanoparticles
Tiny nanoparticles play a gargantuan role in modern life, even if most consumers are unaware of their presence. They provide essential ingredients in sunscreen lotions, prevent athlete’s foot fungus in socks, and fight microbes on bandages. They enhance the colors…
Virtual reality experiences may help treat severe pain
Therapeutic virtual reality can be used to reduce severe pain in hospitalized patients, according to a study published August 14, 2019 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Brennan Spiegel of Cedars-Sinai Health System, USA, and colleagues. Therapeutic virtual reality…
Chemistry professor recognized for record of service to Electrochemical Society
Electrochemistry award