Recently, a new startup named Mojo Vision launched a working prototype of new contact lens. It is considered to be the first-ever true smart contact lens. The smart lens is a completely diminished display that one can wear in the eye. The startup claims that these lens can offer ports scores, directions, and will also make vision clearer in the dark. One of the best features is that people would not be able to tell if you wearing it and also the interaction are expected to be very subtle. The
Researchers from University of California San Diego have moved ahead developed heparin in cultured cells. This protein is an anti-coagulant that is most commonly prescribed drugs in hospitals. However, it is for the first time cell-culture-based production of heparin is being tried out. The team was successful in finding the zinc-finger protein 263 (ZNF263) gene that plays a vital role in heparin biosynthesis and is on the way to use this gene regulator to discover the means for industrial hep
Researchers from UBC Okanagan along with the outdoor apparel giant Arcteryxhave created a sustainable, non-toxic and high-performance water-repellent fabric. This fabric is considered to be the Holy Grail by many clothing companies and outdoor enthusiasts. It is the first time that researchers are working toward developing a non-toxic oil and water-repellent textile. The study published in the journal Nature Sustainability could help avoid the use of perfluorinated compounds (PFCs) to repel oi
A team from University of California has developed a robust, cost-effective imaging platform using lab-on-a-chip technology for rapid coronavirus diagnostic and antibody testing across the globe by the year end. This new platform could also help make vaccine development and use easier. However, widespread demand for testing of virus and its antibodies is found to be escalating. In the U.S., the accuracy and cost of the antibody testing is found be fluctuating thereby making it necessary for a
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Amherst had earlier made physiology-sensing pajamas and now have a new, lightweight eye mask that will make unobtrusive capture pulse, eye movement, and sleep signals possible even when worn in an everyday environment. The study published in journal Matter will make tracking of pulse and eye movement possible with the help of studying sleep and psycho-social factors. This single wearable device will improve accuracy and usability in virtual real
The most of the scariest effects of coronavirus is the development of difficulty in breathing. Thus, the need for ventilator for pushing air into lungs becomes necessary. The increasing cases of coronavirus severity have resulted in a massive shortage of ventilators. This situation has caused many hospitals to assign one machine to multiple patients, thereby limiting effective treatment. The Office of Naval Research (ONR) is currently working on the low-cost ventilator prototypes for field set
Cannabis has shown to be effective in treating chronic pain arising in the sickle cell disease patients. The cannabis has been medically approved as a potential and safe drug. The researchers from the University of California have published their novel study in the JAMA Network Open. The vaporized form of cannabis is found to be generally safe. Furthermore, the previous studies have shown the sickle cell patients to experience severe pain such that painkillers cannot lower pain. However, the c
A team from the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) has recently decided to find a solution for the needle-struck injuries. The needle electrodes are used to monitor the patients nervous system at the time of the surgery, which could pose a risk as it may find its way into either the healthcare worker or the patients. Researchers from Rhythmlink International LLC and MUSC together developed a safety electrode that can outdo the use of needle sticks.
The new technology has been named
Researchers Hans Renata and Alexander Adibekian from Scripps Research together discovered a new method to efficiently create an artificial version of an efficient natural compound called cepafungin I. This compound is found to show anti-cancer properties. Basically, the researchers stated that the bacterial secretion could block the molecular machinery called proteasome. It is a usual strategy used by cancer medications to destroy tumor cells. The binding of cepafungin I on two places on the p
The University of California - Los Angeles engineers along with their colleagues from Stanford School of Medicine have been able to justify that the drug levels in the body can be tracked using a customized smartwatch that scrutinizes the chemicals present in sweat. The basic idea is to use wearable technology for a more personalized approach to medicine. It is believed that this technology can prove ideal for tailoring drug dosages in an individual. This study has been published in Proceeding
