Category Archives: Biomedical Engineering

A category of articles I’ve read that relate to Biomedical Engineering directly.

Temporary Electronic Tattoos

This is an article that speaks to the kid somewhere inside us all. Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new use for a novel technology I was always excited about as a kid. They have taken polyvinyl … Continue reading

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Medical Devices Vulnerable to Hacking

This story is kind of scary for the future of medical devices. As technology gets incorporated into our daily lives and our bodies more and more hackers will ultimately get curious and decide to see what they can get control … Continue reading

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Optical Fiber Bandages Watch Wounds

The title of this post says a lot about this article, but it’s definitely an interesting read. Biomedical Engineers in Switzerland have developed an optical fiber with an acid sensitive coating that they are able to use in monitoring wound … Continue reading

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Residents of the Brain

This article caught my eye because of that facts behind it. In the long history humans have spent studying and analyzing our own brain we still have no idea just how many different types of neurons there are. We’ve come … Continue reading

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How Exercise Benefits Nerve Cells

This is just a short article about how learning new things and exercise can help neurons. The story centers around oligodendrocytes which wrap axons in mylin insulation to protect them and speed electrical signal conduction. Like many things in the … Continue reading

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