biotechnology
Revotek releases world's first 3D blood vessel bioprinter
Posted in Hardware on 27th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
Revotek released the world's first 3D blood vessel bioprinter. With two nozzles working alternatively, the bioprinter can finish a 10cm blood vessel within two minutes.
A CRISPR variation that wont introduce new DNA to plants
Posted in Science on 25th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
Researchers have altered CRISPR so that it can knock out genes without introducing new ones. The modifications might not even qualify as genetically modified foods.
A miniature biomedical device for measuring important blood levels
Posted in Hardware on 25th Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
The device transmits data in real time to care providers, measures the levels of the metabolites glucose, lactate and bilirubin, as well as the ions calcium and potassium.
The Science Surrounding Cryonics
Posted in Science on 23rd Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
What the nervous system of the roundworm, frozen embryos, and extreme hypothermia tell us about preserving the mind.
Scientists find way to make leukemia cells kill each other
Posted in Medicine on 21st Oct, 2015
by Alex Muller
The surprise finding could lead to a powerful new therapy for leukemia and possibly other cancers.