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Can we engineer bacteria to regenerate tissues?

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Can we engineer bacteria to regenerate tissues? Published: Dr Christopher Contag , a biomedical engineer and microbiologist at Michigan State University in the US, is creating engineered endosymbionts – bacterial cells that can be delivered into cells of other organisms where they can persist and control cellular functions.

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How can smart contact lenses monitor and treat eye conditions?

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At Purdue University , Dr Chi Hwan Lee is using his skills as a biomedical engineer to develop smart contact lenses that can both monitor the condition and deliver drugs to combat it. TALK LIKE A BIOMEDICAL ENGINEER. FIELD OF RESEARCH : Biomedical Engineering. ABOUT BIOMEDICAL ENGINEERING.

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STEM Calendar for the Month of May for Educators Everywhere

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Behind every medical breakthrough, from vaccines to surgical procedures, lies the relentless pursuit of scientific knowledge and technological advancements in fields such as medicine, biology, chemistry, and biomedical engineering.

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Using adsorbents to help society

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“Adsorption is a common process in our everyday lives,” says Dr Yamil Colón, based at the University of Notre Dame’s College of Engineering. Chemical and biomolecular engineers solve some of the world’s most urgent problems by applying techniques from engineering, biochemistry, cell biology and organic chemistry at the molecular level.

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Shining a light on the role of trace metals in neurodegenerative diseases

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A team of researchers with expertise in physics, engineering and biology are finding out whether trace metals in the brain are linked to neurodegenerative diseases. However, changes in metal chemistry appear to be more marked in diseased brains than in healthy brains. Published: May 11, 2022. Download the article.

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Building and training human tendons in the lab

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Bioengineering — the application of engineering principles to the fields of medicine and biology. It involves taking the principles of biology and the tools of. engineering to create useful products for a variety of applications. TALK LIKE A… BIOENGINEER. How did Pierre become a bioengineer?

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Can soil microbes improve agricultural sustainability?

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Using synthetic biology to increase BNF activity in these free-living diazotrophs has the potential to generate enhanced biofertilisers that are compatible with a wide variety of crop plants,” Nate explains. Study for a bachelor’s degree in biochemistry or a related field such as biology, molecular biology or biomedical engineering.