Bioengineering and Bioscience

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Study Ties Poor Sleep to Reduced Memory Performance in Older Adults

Posted: June 24, 2019

Variability in night-to-night sleep time and reduced sleep quality adversely affect the ability of older adults to recall information.

Hydrogel Offers Double Punch Against Orthopedic Bone Infections

Posted: June 21, 2019

Researchers have a developed a hydrogel that both attacks bacteria and encourages bone regrowth.

Two Research Vice Presidents Named in EVPR Office

Posted: June 18, 2019

Georgia Tech has announced the selection of two outstanding faculty members to serve as vice presidents in the Office of the Executive Vice President for Research

Ancient Toy Inspires Tool for State-of-the-Art Science

Posted: May 23, 2019

A childrens' toy has inspired an inexpensive, hand-powered scientific tool that could help field biologists and others.

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Antibiotics, Taken Strategically, Could Actually Help Defeat Antibiotic Resistance

Posted: May 20, 2019

Those same antibiotics driving the rise in antibiotic resistant bacterial strains could help defeat them if used as part of an informed strategy.

Bionanoparticle detects the slightest sign of transplant organ rejection

Urine Test to Evaluate Immunotherapy Success Gets $1.8 Million NIH Research Grant

Posted: April 2, 2019

Immunotherapy can eradicate cancer or fall down trying, and this sensor monitors that success or failure.

Using Smartphones and Laptops to Simulate Deadly Heart Arrhythmias

Posted: March 27, 2019

Researchers are using smartphones and laptop computers to model heart arrhythmias.

Adhesive Formed From Bee Spit and Flower Oil Could Form Basis of New Glues

Posted: March 27, 2019

Researchers at Georgia Institute of Technology are looking at that mixture of ingredients as a model for a bioinspired glue because of its unique adhesive properties and ability to remain sticky through a range of conditions.

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Contraceptive Jewelry Could Offer a New Family Planning Approach

Posted: March 26, 2019

Family planning for women might one day be as simple as putting on an earring.

Seeing through a Robot’s Eyes Helps Those with Profound Motor Impairments

Posted: March 15, 2019

An interface system that uses augmented reality technology could help individuals with profound motor impairments operate a humanoid robot to feed themselves and perform routine personal care tasks.