A new “virtual biopsy” device uses sound vibrations and pulses of near-infrared light instead of a scalpel to quickly determine a skin lesion’s depth and potential malignancy, a new study...

Neal Buccino-Rutgers 18 Jun 2019

Healthcare Delivery

This new laser can track down and kill cancer cells

A new paper reveals a revolutionary method of targeting cancer cells that is completely non-invasive. In using lasers, the tumour can be destroyed before it grows.

Victor Tangermann · Futurism 17 Jun 2019

Biotechnology

This ‘tripod foot’ is making hiking easier for people with prosthetic legs

In the past, uneven terrains have proved difficult for those with prosthetic legs, but new technology from Stanford University is changing that.

Nathan Collins · Futurity 11 Jun 2019

Biotechnology

This cancer therapy could cut the side effects from X-ray radiation

A study has shown that in treating cancer patients, proton therapy results in fewer side effects than traditional X-ray radiation therapy.

Julia Evangelou Strait · Futurity 05 Jun 2019

Neuroscience

Does upgrading our minds mean losing the spark of genius?

More and more genetic hacks exist to increase our cognitive abilities. But could eliminating all mental illnesses rob us of vital neurodiversity?

George Church and Murali Doraiswamy 04 Jun 2019

United States

How the American Civil War could inspire modern medicine

The researchers studied the medicinal properties of white oak, tulip poplar and 'devil's walking stick', all three of which were used as remedies during the American Civil War.

Carol Clark · Futurity 04 Jun 2019

Biotechnology

Scientists want to use bacteria to revolutionize energy storage

Scientists from Cornell University suggest using biology to transform sustainable energy storage, proposing combining biological and non-biological electrochemical engineering to improve ...

Paul Ratner · Big Think 28 May 2019

Biotechnology

Scientists have created an organism with an entirely synthetic genome

For the first time, scientists have created life with genetic code that was developed from scratch.

Dan Robitzski · Futurism 21 May 2019

Biotechnology

'BioSolar Leaves' are better at cleaning the air than trees, say the technology’s developers

This nature-inspired invention uses microscopic plants to suck pollution from the air while producing organic biomass that can be harvested and used in food.

Rosamond Hutt 08 May 2019

Electronics

This sensor uses a newly-discovered protein to hunt for rare-earth metals

The new protein-based sensor is significantly easier to use in situations where mass spectrometry is not an available option.

Gail McCormick · Futurity 03 May 2019

Future of Health and Healthcare

From DIY editing to matchmaking by DNA: how human genomics is changing society

As gene editing enters healthcare and home testing kits become commonplace, what effect is this having on society – and how important is it for citizens to have a voice?

Clarissa Rios Rojas 02 May 2019

Biotechnology

Security and the genetics revolution – why governments worldwide need to talk about regulation

The genetics revolution is already here and will affect us all; but too little is being done to ensure its benefits are optimized, argues Jamie Metzl of the Atlantic Council

Atlantic Council 25 Apr 2019

Agriculture, Food and Beverage

The quest to save the banana from extinction

The Cavendish banana, once resistant to the deadly Panama disease which resulted in the downfall of the 'Gros Michel' banana, is now under threat.

Stuart Thompson · The Conversation 25 Apr 2019

Neuroscience

How society’s gender expectations could be changing our brains

According to a new paper, society’s expectations about gender roles alter the human brain at the cellular level.

Anna Varela · Futurity 24 Apr 2019

Biotechnology

This museum shows how humans have changed the natural world in ways you might not expect

The Center for PostNatural History invites visitors to explore how humans have shaped the living world, with some eye catching exhibits.

Dominic Walker · The Conversation 12 Apr 2019

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Biotechnology

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Biotechnology

'Virtual Biopsy' device detects skin tumours in 15 minutes

This new laser can track down and kill cancer cells

This ‘tripod foot’ is making hiking easier for people with prosthetic legs

This cancer therapy could cut the side effects from X-ray radiation

Does upgrading our minds mean losing the spark of genius?

How the American Civil War could inspire modern medicine

Scientists want to use bacteria to revolutionize energy storage

Scientists have created an organism with an entirely synthetic genome

'BioSolar Leaves' are better at cleaning the air than trees, say the technology’s developers

This sensor uses a newly-discovered protein to hunt for rare-earth metals

From DIY editing to matchmaking by DNA: how human genomics is changing society

Security and the genetics revolution – why governments worldwide need to talk about regulation

The quest to save the banana from extinction

How society’s gender expectations could be changing our brains

This museum shows how humans have changed the natural world in ways you might not expect

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