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December 8, 2019

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Researchers Capture Moving Object With Ghost Imaging

Nov. 13, 2019 — Researchers have developed a way to capture moving objects with the unconventional imaging method known as ghost imaging. The new method could make the imaging technique ... read more

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Micromotors Push Around Single Cells and Particles

Oct. 25, 2019 — A new type of micromotor -- powered by ultrasound and steered by magnets -- can move around individual cells and microscopic particles in crowded environments without ... read more

A Miniature Robot That Could Check Colons for Early Signs of Disease

June 19, 2019 — Engineers have shown it is technically possible to guide a tiny robotic capsule inside the colon to take micro-ultrasound images. Known as a Sonopill, the device could one day replace the need for ... read more

Ultrasound Aligns Living Cells in Bioprinted Tissues

Apr. 10, 2019 — Researchers have developed a technique to improve the characteristics of engineered tissues by using ultrasound to align living cells during the biofabrication ... read more

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Improving Drug Delivery for Brain Tumor Treatment

Dec. 3, 2019 — Despite improvements in drug delivery mechanisms, treating brain tumors has remained challenging. Researchers have studied the processes affecting therapeutic drug penetration into brain tumors. One ... read more

Microscale Rockets Can Travel Through Cellular Landscapes With Precision

Oct. 25, 2019 — A new study shows how micro-scale 'rockets,' powered by acoustic waves and an on-board bubble motor, can be maneuvered through 3D landscapes of cells and particles using ... read more

Artificial Intelligence Improves Biomedical Imaging

Sep. 30, 2019 — Researchers use artificial intelligence to improve quality of images recorded by a relatively new biomedical imaging method. This paves the way towards more accurate diagnosis and cost-effective ... read more

Acoustic Energy Harnessed to Soften Shear-Thickening Fluids

Sep. 17, 2019 — Researchers are using ultrasonic waves to manipulate the viscosity of shear-thickening materials, turning solids to slush -- and back ... read more

Novel Approach to Ultrasound Raises Possibility of New Medical Applications

Sep. 17, 2019 — A new ultrasound technique provides a non-invasive way of assessing bone structure on the microscale. Researchers hope to fine-tune the technique for use in assessing osteoporosis risk and ... read more

Laser-Based Ultrasound Approach Provides New Direction for Nondestructive Testing

Sep. 4, 2019 — Many industrial buildings rely on ultrasound instruments that continually monitor the structural integrity of their systems without damaging or ... read more

Wearable Motion Sensors Could Save Unborn Babies

Aug. 7, 2019 — Researchers have developed a technique that could allow expectant parents to hear their baby's heartbeat continuously at home with a non-invasive and safe device that is potentially more accurate ... read more

Ultrasound-Assisted Optical Imaging to Replace Endoscopy in Breakthrough Discovery

July 17, 2019 — New research introduces a novel technique which uses ultrasound to noninvasively take optical images through a turbid medium such as biological ... read more

Light Touch to Improve Rheumatoid Arthritis Diagnosis

July 8, 2019 — A new way of detecting rheumatoid arthritis using infrared light could offer an objective way of diagnosing the disease and monitoring treatment effectiveness, a new study ... read more