One of the largest obstacles in HIV prevention is the lack of clinics and resources in developing countries around the world. Now, British product designer Hans Ramzan has unveiled a solution that could potentially save thousands of lives. CATCH is a low-cost, self-testing HIV kit, partly made from recycled plastic, that is designed to help individuals check for HIV in […]

On their own, bacteria aren’t too hard to kill. The problem is, the crafty bugs tend to build colonies behind barriers known as biofilms, which are hard for antibiotics to penetrate. Now, researchers at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) have developed a hybrid antibiotic that can punch through some biofilms. Biofilms pose a particular problem in places exposed to […]

When first responders are tending to accident victims with lacerations, it goes without saying that one of their primary goals is to control the bleeding. It may someday be possible for them to do so more effectively than ever, by injecting patients with a magnetic fluid. Created by a team at MIT led by Yonatan Tekleab, the liquid contains tiny […]

The most common form of arthritis, arthrosis is caused by wear and tear on the cartilage in the joints. And while some exercise helps, too much just makes things worse. That’s where a new “smart” knee bandage is designed to come in, as it will provide real-time joint strain readings. Known as the Anthrokinemat, the device is being developed via […]

Amputees wishing to get a powered prosthetic hand – also known as a bionic hand – typically have to wait quite a while for the thing to be manufactured. Soon, however, they should be able to order a custom bionic hand that’s 3D-printed within 10 hours. Known as the IMPACT hand, the device is being developed via a collaboration between […]

Many centuries-old natural therapy practices are gaining widespread appeal now that medical science is backing them. One such practice is moxibustion, an acupuncture practice that uses burned moxa to relieve pain. With this $100 device, you can enjoy the benefits of moxibustion anywhere you go. The iJoou Smart Moxibustion Thermotherapy Device is a portable set of muscle stimulators that use […]

The first results have been revealed from Phase 2 human trials investigating a promising new treatment for celiac disease. The novel nanoparticle technology was found to significantly induce an immune tolerance to gluten in celiac subjects after just two intravenous treatments. The treatment involves encapsulating a specific allergen inside a biodegradable nanoparticle. The human body responds innocuously to the presence […]

It goes without saying that there aren’t any doctors in space – which is a problem, given that the harsh environment is conducive to injuries. Now researchers from Dresden Technical University (TUD) have developed a 3D bioprinting method for use in space, creating new skin and bone tissue out of resources that might be available to astronauts. Life isn’t easy […]

Tuberculosis is a difficult disease to treat, particularly as new strains of TB-causing bacteria become resistant to previously-effective antibiotics. Now, however, it appears that help may be coming from an unexpected source – a sea sponge. Led by Dr. Diana Quan, scientists from the Centenary Institute at Australia’s University of Sydney started by collecting approximately 1,500 sponge samples off the […]

Panasonic’s powered exoskeleton is going to World Para Powerlifting (WPPO) events and the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. The wearable Atoun Model Y Power Assist Suit will be used not by the athletes, but by loaders and spotters who have to handle the weights for over 180 powerlifters. While watching an athletic competition, it’s easy to think that it’s only the […]