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Tag: bloodThe latest forensic weapon is a device that identifies crime scene DNA in a few hours. Nanohealing Material Heads to Market A startup is planning human trials for a nanostructured material that quickly stops bleeding. Looking into the Brain with Light An Israeli company is working on a new device to monitor oxygen levels in the brain. A new technique uses a magnetic field to guide potential therapies to stents in clogged blood vessels. New Test for Cancer Cells in Blood An inexpensive microfluidics chip could lead to earlier cancer detection and treatment. A polymer-filled pouch that expands when exposed to blood can quickly halt bleeding. New artificial blood vessels could help a wider range of patients. A pharmaceutical company is developing a highly sensitive test that could catch the deadly disease in its early stages. A biotech startup is testing a gel that could make cardiovascular procedures safer. Researchers hope that curcumin encapsulated in nanospheres will spice up clinical trials for Alzheimer's, cystic fibrosis, and cancer. A platelet-rich gel derived from one's own blood could speed up the healing of wounds and cuts. Stem Cells Repair Blood Vessels A new method to boost growth of blood vessels with stem cells could improve cell therapies for diabetes and heart disease. Rebooting the Immune System of Diabetics Preliminary results show that transplants of adult stem cells help diabetics. Imaging Cholesterol Buildup in the Heart Scientists have found a new way to detect signs of heart disease by looking inside blood vessels. Researchers have found a way to efficiently convert different human blood types into a neutral type that can be given to any patient. |
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