Tag: bioengineering
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Funding Boosts 3D-Printed, Custom Prostheses for Children with Lower-Limb Amputation
Overview of the Initiative A transformative project led by Quentin Sanders, an Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Bioengineering at the College of Engineering and Computing (CEC), has received a $502,222 grant from the National Science Foundation. The three-year initiative, titled “Fused Filament Fabrication of Customized Continuous Fiber Physical Activity Enabling Prostheses for Children with…
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Glow Plants: Succulents that Charge Under Light and Shine in the Dark
Barely a light switch needed: glow plants powered by sunlight In a leap from science fiction to tangible reality, scientists have developed glow plants that emit a soft, visible glow after charging with sunlight or bright indoor light. These living succulents house tiny light-storing crystals that absorb energy and release it gradually as photons when…
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Glow Plants: How Scientists Made Living Succulents Glow and Recharge in Minutes
Introduction: A Bright, Battery-Free Light Source from Living Plants Imagine walking into a dark room where the glow comes from living plants themselves. Scientists have turned that vision into reality by creating glow plants—succulents that store light energy in tiny crystals and later release it as visible glow. The approach uses no batteries, no plugs,…
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Tiny Treatment System Targets Neuroinflammation in the Brain
Introduction to Neuroinflammation Neuroinflammation is increasingly recognized as a critical factor in a variety of detrimental brain disorders, including Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. It refers to the inflammation of the nervous tissue and can lead to neuronal dysfunction and death. Recent advancements in research have shed light on innovative treatments aimed at combating this issue,…