Tag: ingestible device
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FIREFLI: Ingestible Bioluminescent Pill Aims to Detect Early Gut Ischaemia
Ingestible light to spot a deadly condition early A groundbreaking diagnostic tool could transform how doctors identify acute mesenteric ischaemia, a life‑threatening loss of blood flow to the intestines. Scientists from Mass General Brigham and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have developed an ingestible capsule that emits light in response to the intestinal environment…
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MEDS: Ingestible Bioprinter for Non-Invasive Tissue Repair
What is MEDS and why it matters Researchers at EPFL’s Laboratory for Advanced Fabrication Technologies have unveiled MEDS, the Magnetic Endoluminal Deposition System. This pioneering device marks a new step in bioprinting by marrying the precision of tissue fabrication with the safety and practicality of an ingestible capsule. Unlike traditional, bulky bioprinters that require anesthesia…
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Ingestible Bioprinter MEDS: A Breakthrough for Minimally Invasive GI Tissue Repair
A New Frontier in GI Tissue Repair Researchers at EPFL’s Laboratory for Advanced Fabrication Technologies have unveiled MEDS (Magnetic Endoluminal Deposition System), the first ingestible bioprinter designed to repair tissue from inside the body. Unlike bulky surgical tools or tethered devices, MEDS aims to deliver precision bioprinting directly at the site of tissue damage, offering…
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Ingestible Bioprinter MEDS: A Swallowable Breakthrough for Minimally Invasive Tissue Repair
Overview: A New Class of Minimally Invasive Bioprinting Researchers at the Laboratory for Advanced Fabrication Technologies within EPFL’s School of Engineering have unveiled MEDS (Magnetic Endoluminal Deposition System), a first-of-its-kind ingestible bioprinter. This device aims to repair soft tissue injuries inside the gastrointestinal tract without traditional surgery. By combining a swallowable capsule with a magnet-guided…