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Building and training human tendons in the lab

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Professor Pierre-Alexis Mouthuy , based at the University of Oxford in the UK, is taking this a step further with tendon building, by using humanoid robotic arms and soft bioreactor chambers to ‘train’ tendons to deal with the stresses they will encounter in the human body. Robot shoulders. “We Progress and next steps. “So

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How can smart contact lenses monitor and treat eye conditions?

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Dr Chi Hwan Lee, associate professor of biomedical engineering and mechanical engineering at Purdue University, is developing smart contact lenses that can do just that. This means the sensors can exist on flexible, stretchable, transparent or biodegradable substrates, including soft contact lenses. WHAT CAN SMART CONTACT LENSES DO?

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Plant polymers as plastic alternatives

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Professor Jeffrey Catchmark and his team at Pennsylvania State University in the US believe they have one such solution, using common plant-based materials to create sustainable food packaging. This makes plastics a major source of pollution, and there is a global drive to reduce their production and use.

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Creating software that works for everyone

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Every human is different,” says Professor John Grundy. Professor John Grundy Professor of Software Engineering, Monash University, Australia. At university, I planned to major in chemistry or progress to medical school. At university, I planned to major in chemistry or progress to medical school.

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When chips meet paper: the exciting world of printable electronics

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This is opening new possibilities for flexible, integrated electronics, while simultaneously promoting economical and environmental benefits. While comparatively slow, these electronics can be ‘printed’ onto cheap materials, such as paper or plastic, creating a whole range of possibilities for flexible electronics.

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What causes problems with the lower urinary tract?

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In the US, a team of doctors and researchers, including Professor Cindy L. At Duke University School of Medicine, Professor Cindy L. Professor Cindy L. Pathway from school to gynaecology • During high school and post-16-years, study biology, chemistry, physics and mathematics. Amundsen, MD Roy T.