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.