Biomaterials and Bio-interfaces
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New drug delivery system could reduce daily diabetes shots to just three a year
Dietary management drugs have transformed Type 2 diabetes care, but daily injection routines are challenging for some patients. A new hydrogel could mean shots just three times a y
November 21, 2023
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Why does our skin feel ‘tight’ after using a facial cleanser?
A new study from Stanford University reveals the neurological mechanism behind the perception of skin tightness.
September 22, 2023
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Brains Behind the Institute
I was a late-talking child. I had trouble expressing my thoughts, and was very shy about speaking in front of other people.
March 18, 2021
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Professor Guosong Hong wins NSF Career Award
CAREER: Sculpting light in biological tissue: an ultrasound-mediated traveling light source for spatiotemporally precise in vivo gene editing
February 16, 2021
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Stanford research could lead to injectable gels that release medicines over time
Injecting patients with a gel that would dissolve over several months could replace the need to administer daily or weekly shots. But to make this possible, researchers first had t
February 04, 2021
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First glimpse of polarons forming in a promising next-gen energy material
These fleeting disruptions, seen for the first time in lead hybrid perovskites, may help explain why these materials are exceptionally good at turning sunlight into electrical curr
January 04, 2021
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A new lab-on-a-chip turns blood test snapshots into continuous movies
The device can sense levels of virtually any protein or molecule in the blood, and could be transformative for disease detection, patient monitoring and biomedical research.
January 04, 2021
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Engineers invent an ultrafast way to make perovskite solar modules
High-speed manufacturing could spur the commercialization of these energy-efficient, cost-effective alternatives to the silicon solar panels that are widely used today.
November 30, 2020
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Faith Olulana broadens her bioengineering skills
Olulana participated virtually in Stanford School of Engineering’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) program.
October 23, 2020
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Sarah Heilshorn: Discovering how resilient and adaptable you can be
Heilshorn’s experience of navigating the unfamiliar and intimidating inspires her to encourage underserved students and create a more inclusive work environment in her lab.
October 06, 2020
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Researchers develop an artificial synapse that works with living cells
The device can integrate and interact with neuron-like cells, and could be an early step toward an artificial synapse for use in brain-computer interfaces.
June 15, 2020
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An experimental new injection might help diabetics
Researchers have developed a way to create a two-in-one shot that could make it easier for diabetics to more effectively control their blood sugar levels.
May 11, 2020
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A device brings silicon computing power to brain research
A new device enables researchers to observe hundreds of neurons in the brain in real-time. The system is based on modified silicon chips from cameras, but rather than taking a pict
March 20, 2020
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A new stretchable battery can power wearable electronics
The experimental device promises to provide a safe and comfortable power source for technologies that must bend and flex with our bodies.
February 10, 2020
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Engineers develop a less invasive way to study the brain
Optogenetics has revolutionized neuroscience, and materials scientists have now found a way to do it even better.
December 16, 2019
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The fight against bacterial infections enters the 21st century
A 100-year-old test that takes days to complete is the current norm for identifying bacteria and the correct antibiotic for treatment. Researchers are working to find a better way.
December 09, 2019
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Researchers invent a new treatment to prevent wildfires
Tests suggest that spraying this environmentally-benign fire retardant on high-risk areas could dramatically cut the number of fires that occur each year.
October 10, 2019
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Want to learn about rebuilding brain tissue? Go study a flatworm.
A new technique to examine how flatworms re-grow their limbs and organs could one day help scientists understand how human brains recover from stroke or traumatic injury.
May 13, 2019
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A device that mimics the way neurons communicate
Within computing systems, this faux synapse could help to imitate the brain’s efficiency and ability to learn.
May 10, 2019
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A new sensor could make it easier to monitor blood flow after surgery
The wireless, battery-free, biodegradable device doesn’t need to be removed and it can warn a patient’s doctor if there is a blockage.
January 14, 2019