biomedical-engineering

Cloudy underwater conditions can be a major problem for robotic vehicles exploring the ocean. When underwater robots land on the seafloor, inspect shipwrecks, or dig into sandy areas, they often stir up clouds of sediment that block their cameras. In many cases, operators have no choice but to wait for the water to clear before […] The post New sonar-camera system could help underwater robots nav…

A new soft ultrasound patch is designed to provide long-term, hands-free monitoring of fetal health in real time. Engineers at the University of California, San Diego, have developed a soft, wearable ultrasound patch that can continuously monitor a fetus for hours at a time while maintaining reliable performance even as the fetus and umbilical cord [...]

Researchers from NYU Abu Dhabi, in collaboration with Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi, have developed a tiny, injectable medical device that introduces a new approach to treating chronic pain and movement disorders by controlling nerve activity without the need for surgery, batteries, or wires, offering a simpler and less invasive way to treat neurological conditions.

A new dressing developed by a Colorado School of Mines professor and her startup GelSana offers a promising breakthrough in diabetic wound care.

“I went to an all-girls high school, was on an all-girls robotics team, and my mom works in tech, so I credit a lot of my confidence in engineering to those spaces and role models. But I am also very aware that not everyone gets that advantage. Since I benefited so much from having encouraging girls’ spaces, I wanted to help build that kind of space at Caltech too. That’s why I lead the Society o…

In a landmark achievement in biological imaging, researchers at the University of California, Berkeley and Biohub today announced the successful demonstration of the laser phase plate, a novel device that dramatically improves the contrast of images produced by cryo-electron microscopes, opening up an entirely new view of human biology.

Wearable and implantable biosensors have the potential to revolutionize health care by diagnosing, monitoring, and even treating a wide range of health conditions.

Skin is our protective barrier from the outside world, and it is highly susceptible to damage. To prevent infection, restore protective skin cells, and reduce scarring, it is essential to quickly and robustly close a wound.

Correcting complex limb deformities is about creating and executing a plan. This paper includes two challenging cases in which conventional techniques reached their limits, and 3D-printed patient-specific guides helped bridge the gap between virtual planning and surgical precision.

Researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have developed an artificial model of the mitral heart valve that faithfully mimics the valve's complex mechanical behavior in the human heart.

Nature Communications, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74248-w Lactate is a key biomarker, but intermittent sampling limits continuous, localized monitoring. Here, the authors develop a flexible, bioresorbable deep-tissue lactate sensor for real-time tracking during hypoxia, epilepsy and septic shock.

Nature Communications, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-74120-x This study introduces MMKD-CLIP, a generalist biomedical vision-language model trained with multi-teacher knowledge distillation to improve performance across heterogeneous medical imaging modalities and tasks.

Scientific Reports, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-56857-z Adaptive filtering method for reducing signal saturation induced artifacts in X-ray dark-field tomography

Researchers have created a smart wound dressing that can sense when harmful bacteria are present and respond by releasing antibiotics only when needed. Biomedical engineers at Brown University have created a wound dressing that releases antibiotics only when harmful bacteria are detected. In a new study, the team found that the material may quickly eliminate [...]

Scientists in Italy have developed a remarkable robotic arm inspired by the octopus, one of the ocean’s most skilled and intelligent creatures. The new device can sense touch, understand how much force it is applying, and automatically adjust its grip when handling objects—even underwater. The research, led by scientists at the Italian Institute of Technology […] The post Octopus-inspired robotic…

New research from biomedical engineering professor Jialiu Zeng shows restoring a key cellular process may help slow the progression of neurodegenerative diseases. The post Researcher Targets Parkinson’s With Nanoparticle Therapy appeared first on Syracuse University Today .

Selected through the highly competitive AUKUS Maritime Innovation Challenge, researchers have secured a $1 million award to develop a breakthrough underwater communication system for autonomous vehicles, sensors and operators. By combining long-range acoustic signaling with high-speed optical networking, the technology aims to deliver faster, more reliable and secure connectivity beneath the ocea…

Researchers at the University of Cambridge and startup company GlitterinTech have developed a tiny, low-cost device that could bring powerful chemical sensing capabilities to wearable technology. The new device is an optical spectrometer—a tool that analyzes how light interacts with materials. Spectrometers are widely used in science, medicine, manufacturing, and environmental monitoring because …

Heart rhythm disorders affect millions of people worldwide. When the heart beats too slowly or irregularly, patients may experience fatigue, dizziness, fainting, or even life-threatening complications. For many of these individuals, pacemakers provide a reliable solution by helping the heart maintain a stable rhythm. Traditional pacemakers have transformed cardiovascular care. However, they requi…

MAE alumni Juan Santiago and Scott Smith were inducted into the National Academy of Engineering – one of the highest professional accolades an engineer can receive – for their substantial contributions to academia, industry, and the world. Juan Santiago Juan G. Santiago, Ph.D., is the Charles Lee Powell Foundation professor and the vice chair of […]