Understanding the mechanisms behind quill penetration and extraction could help engineers design better medical devices. Anyone unfortunate enough to encounter a porcupine’s quills knows tha... Read more
In other words, it should stop an acute reaction in its tracks. While many of us may have irritating allergic reactions to things like wool or cats, it can be a much different story for othe... Read more
A new type of retinal prosthesis Using tiny solar-panel-like cells surgically placed underneath the retina, scientists at the Stanford University School of Medicine have devised a sys... Read more
Image via Wikipedia A novel technology can make nanoscale protein measurements, which scientists can use in clinical trials to learn how drugs work. “We are making progress toward the... Read more