http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical IEEE Spectrum Biomedical channel recent content http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/YlKhSbtGxCo/electromagnetic-depression-treatment-nears-approval Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation adds to psychiatry’s arsenal of electronicremedies

Deep transcranial magnetic stimulation adds to psychiatry’s arsenal of electronicremedies]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 17:52:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/electromagnetic-depression-treatment-nears-approval Samuel K. Moore 2012-05-25T17:52:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/electromagnetic-depression-treatment-nears-approval http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/oEWaIZnPTL0/the-patent-eligibility-bar-gets-raised-again Yet, for the fourth time in 150 years, the Supreme Court fails to clearly distinguish between an invention and an idea

Yet, for the fourth time in 150 years, the Supreme Court fails to clearly distinguish between an invention and an idea]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 13:23:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/the-patent-eligibility-bar-gets-raised-again Kirk Teska 2012-05-25T13:23:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/the-patent-eligibility-bar-gets-raised-again http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/wG8faCnSU54/bioengineers-make-dna-into-a-living-flash-drive Cellular memory system could bring better control to biotechnology

Cellular memory system could bring better control to biotechnology]]> Wed, 23 May 2012 19:06:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/bioengineers-make-dna-into-a-living-flash-drive Willie D. Jones 2012-05-23T19:06:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/bioengineers-make-dna-into-a-living-flash-drive http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/JwqV2PP6NWE/electronic-pacifier-teaches-premie-babies-to-eat Babies get musical reward for sucking correctly on pacifier

Babies get musical reward for sucking correctly on pacifier]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 22:39:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/electronic-pacifier-teaches-premie-babies-to-eat Emily Waltz 2012-05-22T22:39:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/electronic-pacifier-teaches-premie-babies-to-eat http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/Oyer5GkgcrY/microbots-made-from-bubbles-and-lasers The University of Hawaii is using laser-powered microbubbles for microscopic construction projects

The University of Hawaii is using laser-powered microbubbles for microscopic construction projects]]> Tue, 22 May 2012 13:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/microbots-made-from-bubbles-and-lasers Evan Ackerman 2012-05-22T13:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/industrial-robots/microbots-made-from-bubbles-and-lasers http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/1x1x4Nsh0YA/can-one-chemical-be-the-basis-of-all-morality A Techwise Conversation with Paul Zak, author of <i>The Moral Molecule</i>

A Techwise Conversation with Paul Zak, author of The Moral Molecule]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 16:28:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/profiles/can-one-chemical-be-the-basis-of-all-morality Steven Cherry 2012-05-17T16:28:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/profiles/can-one-chemical-be-the-basis-of-all-morality http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/akoYZ8LWH7I/wearable-brain-scanner-tells-your-computer-when-youre-overwhelmed Brain-computer interface adjusts to your changing cognitive state

Brain-computer interface adjusts to your changing cognitive state]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 14:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/imaging/wearable-brain-scanner-tells-your-computer-when-youre-overwhelmed Emily Waltz 2012-05-17T14:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/imaging/wearable-brain-scanner-tells-your-computer-when-youre-overwhelmed http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/eL-YP0T3iQk/facebook-loves-it-when-you-talk-about-yourself-and-so-does-your-brain Self-disclosure activates a dopamine-based reward system

Self-disclosure activates a dopamine-based reward system]]> Thu, 10 May 2012 18:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/diagnostics/facebook-loves-it-when-you-talk-about-yourself-and-so-does-your-brain Morgen Peck 2012-05-10T18:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/diagnostics/facebook-loves-it-when-you-talk-about-yourself-and-so-does-your-brain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/LrHlPX8SgLg/ratings-for-football-helmets-help-improve-player-safetybut-not-before-another-football-great-dies-early Virginia Tech hopes its analysis can steer players toward gear that reduces the risk of brain injuries

Virginia Tech hopes its analysis can steer players toward gear that reduces the risk of brain injuries]]> Fri, 04 May 2012 22:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/biomedical/devices/ratings-for-football-helmets-help-improve-player-safetybut-not-before-another-football-great-dies-early Willie Jones 2012-05-04T22:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/biomedical/devices/ratings-for-football-helmets-help-improve-player-safetybut-not-before-another-football-great-dies-early http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/tfBby2ZOYKI/middle-ear-mems-microphone-could-restore-hearing Hearing device could serve as discreet alternative to cochlear implants

Hearing device could serve as discreet alternative to cochlear implants]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 20:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/bionics/middle-ear-mems-microphone-could-restore-hearing Emily Waltz 2012-05-03T20:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/bionics/middle-ear-mems-microphone-could-restore-hearing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/dZNGTUDlkPE/nanocomposite--fillings-kill-bacteria-and-regenerate-the-tooth Silver nanoparticles in the composite might raise concerns

Silver nanoparticles in the composite might raise concerns]]> Thu, 03 May 2012 17:24:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanocomposite--fillings-kill-bacteria-and-regenerate-the-tooth Dexter Johnson 2012-05-03T17:24:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanocomposite--fillings-kill-bacteria-and-regenerate-the-tooth http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/eawzzo7m5vU/facebook-engineers-organ-donation Facebook's new organ donation status may put peer pressure to good use

Facebook's new organ donation status may put peer pressure to good use]]> Wed, 02 May 2012 01:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/facebook-engineers-organ-donation Celia Gorman 2012-05-02T01:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/telecom/internet/facebook-engineers-organ-donation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/yrhojagFnxw/video-friday-festo-exohand-russian-robonaut-and-hugvie-the-huggable-robot In this edition of Video Friday, we bring you robot videos featuring hands, humanoids, and hugs

In this edition of Video Friday, we bring you robot videos featuring hands, humanoids, and hugs]]> Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:55:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-festo-exohand-russian-robonaut-and-hugvie-the-huggable-robot Erico Guizzo 2012-04-27T16:55:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/robotics-hardware/video-friday-festo-exohand-russian-robonaut-and-hugvie-the-huggable-robot http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/AUhWC-UtcYg/algorithms-replace-the-spinal-cord-in-a-new-approach-to-neural-prosthetics When the spinal cord is the road block, engineers can build a detour

When the spinal cord is the road block, engineers can build a detour]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/bionics/algorithms-replace-the-spinal-cord-in-a-new-approach-to-neural-prosthetics Morgen Peck 2012-04-26T20:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/bionics/algorithms-replace-the-spinal-cord-in-a-new-approach-to-neural-prosthetics http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/yHS6S4_5N2Y/demo-spring-2012-modified-phone-provides-on-demand-assistance-to-blind-users Eyes On Demand plans to be smart-phone based On Star for the blind.

Eyes On Demand plans to be smart-phone based On Star for the blind.]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 00:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/demo-spring-2012-modified-phone-provides-on-demand-assistance-to-blind-users Tekla Perry 2012-04-26T00:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/demo-spring-2012-modified-phone-provides-on-demand-assistance-to-blind-users http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/tqSQFChsEvA/demo-spring-2012-mobile-security-3d-and-health-applications-dominate We love our mobile devices, but would we love them more if they were more secure, could photograph in additional dimensions, and would make us healthier?

We love our mobile devices, but would we love them more if they were more secure, could photograph in additional dimensions, and would make us healthier?]]> Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:22:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/demo-spring-2012-mobile-security-3d-and-health-applications-dominate Tekla Perry 2012-04-24T18:22:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/demo-spring-2012-mobile-security-3d-and-health-applications-dominate http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/CdDMNZEQRU4/nanocoating-encourages-bone-growth-in-hip-replacements Layer-by-layer assembly process enables hydroxyapatite thin film where other attempts have failed

Layer-by-layer assembly process enables hydroxyapatite thin film where other attempts have failed]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 19:08:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanocoating-encourages-bone-growth-in-hip-replacements Dexter Johnson 2012-04-19T19:08:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanocoating-encourages-bone-growth-in-hip-replacements http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/HXu-vDUj1Js/this-is-your-brain-on-fmri The science of mind reading is further along than you might think

The science of mind reading is further along than you might think]]> Thu, 19 Apr 2012 15:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/this-is-your-brain-on-fmri Mark Anderson 2012-04-19T15:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/geek-life/tools-toys/this-is-your-brain-on-fmri http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/yd_AyoW5Dyc/bursting-bubbles-kill-cancer-cells A new technique uses nanobubbles to rupture cancer cell membranes and let drugs in.

A new technique uses nanobubbles to rupture cancer cell membranes and let drugs in.]]> Wed, 11 Apr 2012 01:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/diagnostics/bursting-bubbles-kill-cancer-cells Prachi Patel 2012-04-11T01:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/diagnostics/bursting-bubbles-kill-cancer-cells http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/CovLLvM3ops/this-is-your-brain-on-metaphor Neuroscientists use fMRI to look at our most treasured turns of phrase

Neuroscientists use fMRI to look at our most treasured turns of phrase]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 18:45:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/biomedical/imaging/this-is-your-brain-on-metaphor Steven Cherry 2012-04-06T18:45:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/biomedical/imaging/this-is-your-brain-on-metaphor http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/KQbIkALgytg/e-nosy-phone-sniffs-out-danger Nanosensor makes your mobile phone into a portable medical monitor

Nanosensor makes your mobile phone into a portable medical monitor]]> Fri, 06 Apr 2012 13:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/e-nosy-phone-sniffs-out-danger Dexter Johnson 2012-04-06T13:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/e-nosy-phone-sniffs-out-danger http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/x1TdmDzFaIQ/googles-augmented-reality-concept-video Its Project Glass augmented reality scheme looks cool, creepy, and inevitable

Its Project Glass augmented reality scheme looks cool, creepy, and inevitable]]> Wed, 04 Apr 2012 19:33:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/googles-augmented-reality-concept-video Samuel K. Moore 2012-04-04T19:33:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/consumer-electronics/portable-devices/googles-augmented-reality-concept-video http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/1KZjVl6Hgqw/graphene-nanosensor-tattooed-to--teeth-detects-bacteria Nanosensor expected to be first-generation platform for on-body health monitoring

Nanosensor expected to be first-generation platform for on-body health monitoring]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 17:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-nanosensor-tattooed-to--teeth-detects-bacteria Dexter Johnson 2012-03-30T17:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/graphene-nanosensor-tattooed-to--teeth-detects-bacteria http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/tESms1qVSKQ/worlds-largest-dataset-on-human-genetic-variation-goes-public National Institutes of Health finds one way to manage big data for biomedical science

National Institutes of Health finds one way to manage big data for biomedical science]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 21:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/diagnostics/worlds-largest-dataset-on-human-genetic-variation-goes-public Emily Waltz 2012-03-29T21:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/diagnostics/worlds-largest-dataset-on-human-genetic-variation-goes-public http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/RRXrk6wXi5k/molecular-motor-coupled-to-high-sensitivity-nanopore-promises-cheap-dna-sequencing DNA sequencing gets a new fast and cheap approach

DNA sequencing gets a new fast and cheap approach]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/molecular-motor-coupled-to-high-sensitivity-nanopore-promises-cheap-dna-sequencing Dexter Johnson 2012-03-28T20:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/molecular-motor-coupled-to-high-sensitivity-nanopore-promises-cheap-dna-sequencing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/-j3PGJntUvo/researchers-build-gut-on-a-chip Organ-on-a-chip technology could lead to animal-free drug testing

Organ-on-a-chip technology could lead to animal-free drug testing]]> Wed, 28 Mar 2012 20:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/researchers-build-gut-on-a-chip Eliza Strickland 2012-03-28T20:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/researchers-build-gut-on-a-chip http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/l7eAwhkTH78/making-objects-invisible-to-magnetic-fields After a bit of math wizardry, making the device appear was deceptively simple

After a bit of math wizardry, making the device appear was deceptively simple]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 22:15:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/imaging/making-objects-invisible-to-magnetic-fields Willie D. Jones 2012-03-22T22:15:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/imaging/making-objects-invisible-to-magnetic-fields http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/qLxy3Wh2TKg/custom-ic-boosts-speed-of-nanopore-measurements-in-dna-sequencing Inexpensive and fast DNA sequencing may have just gotten a step closer

Inexpensive and fast DNA sequencing may have just gotten a step closer]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 17:43:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/custom-ic-boosts-speed-of-nanopore-measurements-in-dna-sequencing Dexter Johnson 2012-03-22T17:43:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/custom-ic-boosts-speed-of-nanopore-measurements-in-dna-sequencing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/1jPXUnIHd6g/excuse-me-but-is-your-stomach-iringing Nokia files a patent for a haptic tattoo that lets you know someone is calling

Nokia files a patent for a haptic tattoo that lets you know someone is calling]]> Thu, 22 Mar 2012 16:25:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/excuse-me-but-is-your-stomach-iringing Robert Charette 2012-03-22T16:25:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/telecom/wireless/excuse-me-but-is-your-stomach-iringing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/CTroKFq9TWY/the-allen-institute-takes-a-look-at-how-we-see Christof Koch and neuroscientists at the Allen Institute will lead a $300 million effort to map visual processing in the mouse brain.

Christof Koch and neuroscientists at the Allen Institute will lead a $300 million effort to map visual processing in the mouse brain.]]> Wed, 21 Mar 2012 21:21:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/imaging/the-allen-institute-takes-a-look-at-how-we-see Morgen Peck 2012-03-21T21:21:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/imaging/the-allen-institute-takes-a-look-at-how-we-see http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/59fZBnoL3fU/device-powers-pacemakers-with-heartbeats Piezoelectric energy scavenger could reduce the need to replace batteries in pacemakers

Piezoelectric energy scavenger could reduce the need to replace batteries in pacemakers]]> Tue, 20 Mar 2012 21:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/device-powers-pacemakers-with-heartbeats Emily Waltz 2012-03-20T21:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/device-powers-pacemakers-with-heartbeats http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/fLP3gvu1hFU/nsf-grant-interferometers-that-measure-cytokine-levels-at-the-bedside- Engineers begin building a plasmonic interferometer to measure cytokine levels in real-time.

Engineers begin building a plasmonic interferometer to measure cytokine levels in real-time.]]> Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:41:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/nsf-grant-interferometers-that-measure-cytokine-levels-at-the-bedside- Morgen Peck 2012-03-19T21:41:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/nsf-grant-interferometers-that-measure-cytokine-levels-at-the-bedside- http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/uBm7Q7HrOjM/controversial-study-warns-electronic-health-records-could-increase-healthcare-costs-not-lower-them Critics dismiss the study as unrepresentative, irrelevant, and wrong

Critics dismiss the study as unrepresentative, irrelevant, and wrong]]> Thu, 08 Mar 2012 17:26:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/controversial-study-warns-electronic-health-records-could-increase-healthcare-costs-not-lower-them Robert Charette 2012-03-08T17:26:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/controversial-study-warns-electronic-health-records-could-increase-healthcare-costs-not-lower-them http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/OwK7v28g_3g/plasmonics-promises-better-biosensors But the near-term goal, bloodless blood-glucose monitoring, is likely out of reach

But the near-term goal, bloodless blood-glucose monitoring, is likely out of reach]]> Wed, 07 Mar 2012 18:01:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/diagnostics/plasmonics-promises-better-biosensors Morgen E. Peck 2012-03-07T18:01:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/diagnostics/plasmonics-promises-better-biosensors http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/_2qLVj00YT0/using-avatars-to-understand-adverse-drug-reactions Do you know how your body may react to a drug?

Do you know how your body may react to a drug?]]> Tue, 06 Mar 2012 17:08:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/biomedical/diagnostics/using-avatars-to-understand-adverse-drug-reactions Robert Charette 2012-03-06T17:08:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/biomedical/diagnostics/using-avatars-to-understand-adverse-drug-reactions http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/xdgN3Avlh3Q/a-911-registry-for-aeds Emergency dispatchers should be able to direct a caller to a public AED

Emergency dispatchers should be able to direct a caller to a public AED]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2012 19:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/a-911-registry-for-aeds Philip E. Ross 2012-02-28T19:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/a-911-registry-for-aeds http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/w5HSx7lrrAI/the-shocking-truth-about-defibrillators The defibrillators in airports, malls, and offices can save your life—but too many have failed at the crucial moment

The defibrillators in airports, malls, and offices can save your life—but too many have failed at the crucial moment]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 20:17:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/the-shocking-truth-about-defibrillators Mark Harris 2012-02-27T20:17:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/the-shocking-truth-about-defibrillators http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/12ZmEnYfG3Y/how-to-control-a-prosthesis-with-your-mind New brain-machine interfaces that exploit the plasticity of the brain may allow people to control prosthetic devices in a natural way

New brain-machine interfaces that exploit the plasticity of the brain may allow people to control prosthetic devices in a natural way]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 13:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/bionics/how-to-control-a-prosthesis-with-your-mind Jose M. Carmena 2012-02-27T13:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/bionics/how-to-control-a-prosthesis-with-your-mind http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/kb7nri7Mya0/a-fantastic-voyageinspired-chip-thats-made-the-move Stanford researchers present a way to move chips through the body using magnetic fields

Stanford researchers present a way to move chips through the body using magnetic fields]]> Wed, 22 Feb 2012 19:48:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/a-fantastic-voyageinspired-chip-thats-made-the-move Rachel Courtland 2012-02-22T19:48:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/a-fantastic-voyageinspired-chip-thats-made-the-move http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/4KLIcJKbthU/programmable-drug-delivery-implant-performs-well-in-clinical-trials Implanted microchips are as effective as injections

Implanted microchips are as effective as injections]]> Thu, 16 Feb 2012 19:03:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/programmable-drug-delivery-implant-performs-well-in-clinical-trials Morgen Peck 2012-02-16T19:03:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/programmable-drug-delivery-implant-performs-well-in-clinical-trials http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/2Nbd3i29sZA/nanostructure-of-butterfly-wings-could-lead-the-way-to-inexpensive-infrared-detectors Everything from medical imaging to defense applications could be impacted by this inexpensive bio-inspired discovery

Everything from medical imaging to defense applications could be impacted by this inexpensive bio-inspired discovery]]> Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:30:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanostructure-of-butterfly-wings-could-lead-the-way-to-inexpensive-infrared-detectors Dexter Johnson 2012-02-13T21:30:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoclast/semiconductors/nanotechnology/nanostructure-of-butterfly-wings-could-lead-the-way-to-inexpensive-infrared-detectors http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/fZ0y5k5Fa_8/magnetic-tag-replicates-when-cells-divide Bell Biosystems claims to have done the impossible, wows crowd at Stanford’s StartX event

Bell Biosystems claims to have done the impossible, wows crowd at Stanford’s StartX event]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/magnetic-tag-replicates-when-cells-divide Tekla Perry 2012-02-10T21:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/magnetic-tag-replicates-when-cells-divide http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/_nfltNNEcV0/bone-transplantation-without-rejection How a 3-D-printed titanium jawbone was transplanted into an 83-year-old patient

How a 3-D-printed titanium jawbone was transplanted into an 83-year-old patient]]> Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/biomedical/bionics/bone-transplantation-without-rejection Steven Cherry 2012-02-10T16:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/biomedical/bionics/bone-transplantation-without-rejection http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/Nk77PE-aZbQ/the-sound-of-sterility Researchers demonstrate that ultrasound can be an effective alternative for permanent male birth control

Researchers demonstrate that ultrasound can be an effective alternative for permanent male birth control]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2012 03:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/the-sound-of-sterility Willie D. Jones 2012-01-31T03:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/the-sound-of-sterility http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/-oTMZ3inmHI/uks-lloydspharmacy-to-sell-pills-with-edible-microchips Microchip monitor patients' heart rate, respiration, posture as well as sleeping patterns

Microchip monitor patients' heart rate, respiration, posture as well as sleeping patterns]]> Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/biomedical/diagnostics/uks-lloydspharmacy-to-sell-pills-with-edible-microchips Robert Charette 2012-01-16T21:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/biomedical/diagnostics/uks-lloydspharmacy-to-sell-pills-with-edible-microchips http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/ZJwgZUiEqxg/how-would-you-like-your-bionic-vision Second Sight and Retina Implant use different technologies to bring eyesight to the blind

Second Sight and Retina Implant use different technologies to bring eyesight to the blind]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 18:41:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/bionics/how-would-you-like-your-bionic-vision Eliza Strickland 2012-01-13T18:41:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/bionics/how-would-you-like-your-bionic-vision http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/4Mbn4EgdniI/ekso-exoskeleton-hits-the-market New Ekso Bionics exoskeleton helps paraplegics walk

New Ekso Bionics exoskeleton helps paraplegics walk]]> Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:34:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/biomedical/bionics/ekso-exoskeleton-hits-the-market 2012-01-13T16:34:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/video/biomedical/bionics/ekso-exoskeleton-hits-the-market http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/Oa3xFMiOTu0/moores-law-leads-to-1000-genome-device Life Technologies' cheap genome sequencing chip shows how semiconductor technology is making personal genomes happen

Life Technologies' cheap genome sequencing chip shows how semiconductor technology is making personal genomes happen]]> Tue, 10 Jan 2012 20:12:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/diagnostics/moores-law-leads-to-1000-genome-device Samuel K. Moore 2012-01-10T20:12:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/diagnostics/moores-law-leads-to-1000-genome-device http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/y2wtwLfMorE/deep-brain-stimulation-shows-promise-for-treating-depression-in-bipolar-patients Psychiatrists observe benefits at one month and even more improvement after two years of treatment

Psychiatrists observe benefits at one month and even more improvement after two years of treatment]]> Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:14:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/deep-brain-stimulation-shows-promise-for-treating-depression-in-bipolar-patients Morgen Peck 2012-01-05T15:14:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/deep-brain-stimulation-shows-promise-for-treating-depression-in-bipolar-patients http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/FgdotaLmIYw/birth-of-the-bionic-eye In 2012, electrodes will bring eyesight to the blind

In 2012, electrodes will bring eyesight to the blind]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 18:04:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/bionics/birth-of-the-bionic-eye Eliza Strickland 2011-12-30T18:04:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/bionics/birth-of-the-bionic-eye http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/Lk8xMhLwBko/goodbye-wheelchair-hello-exoskeleton This year, the Ekso Bionics exoskeleton for paraplegics hits the market

This year, the Ekso Bionics exoskeleton for paraplegics hits the market]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 15:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/bionics/goodbye-wheelchair-hello-exoskeleton Eliza Strickland 2011-12-30T15:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/bionics/goodbye-wheelchair-hello-exoskeleton http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/3Ege5e5joA4/arab-engineering-rising A Techwise Conversation with Ahmed K. Elmagarmid of the Qatar Computing Research Institute

A Techwise Conversation with Ahmed K. Elmagarmid of the Qatar Computing Research Institute]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 17:18:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/innovation/arab-engineering-rising Steven Cherry 2011-12-29T17:18:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/at-work/innovation/arab-engineering-rising http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/_cjqJSVHyww/nanotransistor-boosts-sensitivity-of-gene-sequencer New approach could hasten cheap DNA sequencing

New approach could hasten cheap DNA sequencing]]> Tue, 20 Dec 2011 21:37:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/diagnostics/nanotransistor-boosts-sensitivity-of-gene-sequencer Neil Savage 2011-12-20T21:37:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/diagnostics/nanotransistor-boosts-sensitivity-of-gene-sequencer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/Ni60D0OmQpY/mems-frickin-everywhere MEMS—microelectromechanical systems—are showing up in the oddest places

MEMS—microelectromechanical systems—are showing up in the oddest places]]> Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:44:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/mems-frickin-everywhere Tekla Perry 2011-12-07T18:44:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/semiconductors/devices/mems-frickin-everywhere http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/rEJ6qmYti4E/tech-is-invented-globally-but-adopted-one-country-at-a-time Few countries will be able to embrace 16 emerging technologies this decade

Few countries will be able to embrace 16 emerging technologies this decade]]> Tue, 29 Nov 2011 19:23:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/tech-is-invented-globally-but-adopted-one-country-at-a-time Prachi Patel 2011-11-29T19:23:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/at-work/innovation/tech-is-invented-globally-but-adopted-one-country-at-a-time http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/Cha9Z55MkSg/wireless-display-on-a-contact-lens Researchers demonstrate the ability to remotely power and control a single pixel, and say multi-pixel arrays are on the way

Researchers demonstrate the ability to remotely power and control a single pixel, and say multi-pixel arrays are on the way]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 15:11:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/bionics/wireless-display-on-a-contact-lens Willie D. Jones 2011-11-23T15:11:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/bionics/wireless-display-on-a-contact-lens http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/1OqEMV720K4/electronic-eye-glasses-and-contract-lens-for-those-needing-vision-help-or-the-latest-tweets Eyewear than automatically adjusts and contacts that may in the future display the news

Eyewear than automatically adjusts and contacts that may in the future display the news]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/biomedical/bionics/electronic-eye-glasses-and-contract-lens-for-those-needing-vision-help-or-the-latest-tweets Robert Charette 2011-11-22T23:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/biomedical/bionics/electronic-eye-glasses-and-contract-lens-for-those-needing-vision-help-or-the-latest-tweets http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/NGh4yajo8ks/crowdsourcing-radiation-monitoring Safecast uses the power of the crowd to put radiation measurements in the cloud

Safecast uses the power of the crowd to put radiation measurements in the cloud]]> Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/hands-on/crowdsourcing-radiation-monitoring Steven Cherry 2011-11-17T21:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/podcast/geek-life/hands-on/crowdsourcing-radiation-monitoring http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/w-JtUDXC4J8/toyotas-healthcare-robots-are-ready-to-help-you-with-absolutely-everything By 2013, robots may be the ones taking care of the elderly in Japan

By 2013, robots may be the ones taking care of the elderly in Japan]]> Fri, 04 Nov 2011 11:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/medical-robots/toyotas-healthcare-robots-are-ready-to-help-you-with-absolutely-everything Evan Ackerman 2011-11-04T11:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/medical-robots/toyotas-healthcare-robots-are-ready-to-help-you-with-absolutely-everything http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/FayV4bx-dXU/using-smiles-and-frowns-to-teach-robots-how-to-behave Japanese researchers are using a wireless headband that detects smiles and frowns to coach robots how to do tasks

Japanese researchers are using a wireless headband that detects smiles and frowns to coach robots how to do tasks]]> Thu, 03 Nov 2011 13:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/using-smiles-and-frowns-to-teach-robots-how-to-behave Angelica Lim 2011-11-03T13:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/artificial-intelligence/using-smiles-and-frowns-to-teach-robots-how-to-behave http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/npK7CX22o28/new-biosensor-chip-picks-up-heart-signals-remotely The technology will also use body sensing for gaming, aiding the disabled, helping emergency responders, and switching on the lights

The technology will also use body sensing for gaming, aiding the disabled, helping emergency responders, and switching on the lights]]> Tue, 01 Nov 2011 19:07:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/bionics/new-biosensor-chip-picks-up-heart-signals-remotely Willie D. Jones 2011-11-01T19:07:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/bionics/new-biosensor-chip-picks-up-heart-signals-remotely http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/mMLySNSBs54/robot-helps-you-put-your-shirt-on If you've ever gotten stuck in a t-shirt, this robot is for you

If you've ever gotten stuck in a t-shirt, this robot is for you]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 13:39:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/medical-robots/robot-helps-you-put-your-shirt-on Angelica Lim 2011-10-31T13:39:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/medical-robots/robot-helps-you-put-your-shirt-on http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/e2-PTpFi40o/stunning-video-of-boston-dynamics-petman-humanoid The company has released footage of its most advanced biped robot walking and doing push-ups

The company has released footage of its most advanced biped robot walking and doing push-ups]]> Mon, 31 Oct 2011 12:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/stunning-video-of-boston-dynamics-petman-humanoid Erico Guizzo 2011-10-31T12:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/humanoids/stunning-video-of-boston-dynamics-petman-humanoid http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/DAFGQfUOp6I/are-you-a-wilson-greatbatch-or-a-steve-jobs Two great technologists seemed to have different philosophies of engineering

Two great technologists seemed to have different philosophies of engineering]]> Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:17:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/tech-careers/are-you-a-wilson-greatbatch-or-a-steve-jobs Samuel K. Moore 2011-10-11T21:17:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/tech-careers/are-you-a-wilson-greatbatch-or-a-steve-jobs http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/JXNS-AcQW0U/monkeys-use-bidirectional-brain-machine-interface-to-feel-virtual-objects Scientists have demonstrated that macaques using a brain-controlled virtual hand can identify the texture of objects in a computer

Scientists have demonstrated that macaques using a brain-controlled virtual hand can identify the texture of objects in a computer]]> Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:06:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/medical-robots/monkeys-use-bidirectional-brain-machine-interface-to-feel-virtual-objects Erico Guizzo 2011-10-05T21:06:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/medical-robots/monkeys-use-bidirectional-brain-machine-interface-to-feel-virtual-objects http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/OkJ0nUGxVVY/us-doctors-getting-annoyed-with-electronic-health-records Even with government financial incentives, uptake is still slow

Even with government financial incentives, uptake is still slow]]> Tue, 04 Oct 2011 13:09:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/us-doctors-getting-annoyed-with-electronic-health-records Robert Charette 2011-10-04T13:09:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/computing/it/us-doctors-getting-annoyed-with-electronic-health-records http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/Nn4coDjPTf0/wireless-health-care Wireless technologies are about to transform health care, and not a moment too soon

Wireless technologies are about to transform health care, and not a moment too soon]]> Mon, 26 Sep 2011 14:35:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/wireless-health-care Joseph M. Smith 2011-09-26T14:35:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/devices/wireless-health-care http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/1uDvCI0angU/autom-robotic-weight-loss-coach-now-available-for-preorder This cute little robot wants to help you lose weight, but she's more than just a pretty face

This cute little robot wants to help you lose weight, but she's more than just a pretty face]]> Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:36:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/autom-robotic-weight-loss-coach-now-available-for-preorder Evan Ackerman 2011-09-23T10:36:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/automaton/robotics/home-robots/autom-robotic-weight-loss-coach-now-available-for-preorder http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/rGst3_hIMDs/science-fiction-dreams-meet-reality-at-nae-frontiers-of-engineering-symposium Star Trek replicators, Star Wars cybernetic hands, and more inhabit U.S. research labs

Star Trek replicators, Star Wars cybernetic hands, and more inhabit U.S. research labs]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 19:08:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/science-fiction-dreams-meet-reality-at-nae-frontiers-of-engineering-symposium Tekla Perry 2011-09-22T19:08:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/at-work/innovation/science-fiction-dreams-meet-reality-at-nae-frontiers-of-engineering-symposium http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/lyBU_4Dbptk/researchers-move-closer-to-objectively-quantifying-pain A preliminary study suggests fMRI can be used to determine pain response

A preliminary study suggests fMRI can be used to determine pain response]]> Thu, 22 Sep 2011 12:57:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/diagnostics/researchers-move-closer-to-objectively-quantifying-pain Erica Westly 2011-09-22T12:57:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/diagnostics/researchers-move-closer-to-objectively-quantifying-pain http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/Yggy-NzG9Jw/ultrasound-for-mind-reading Ultrasound transducers could make a better brain-computer interface

Ultrasound transducers could make a better brain-computer interface]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 22:00:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/bionics/ultrasound-for-mind-reading Charles Q. Choi 2011-09-21T22:00:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/biomedical/bionics/ultrasound-for-mind-reading http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/6_C0q-9cr2E/transistor-made-to-run-on-protons Squid shell is the secret ingredient in a device that modulates a proton current

Squid shell is the secret ingredient in a device that modulates a proton current]]> Wed, 21 Sep 2011 12:54:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/devices/transistor-made-to-run-on-protons Rachel Courtland 2011-09-21T12:54:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/semiconductors/devices/transistor-made-to-run-on-protons http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/W_mHFYYKWJY/demofall-2011-healthcare-poised-for-boom-in-tech-innovation DemoFall wasn't just about the latest tools for social shopping; startup entrepreneurs are tackling tougher problems

DemoFall wasn't just about the latest tools for social shopping; startup entrepreneurs are tackling tougher problems]]> Fri, 16 Sep 2011 19:05:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/demofall-2011-healthcare-poised-for-boom-in-tech-innovation Tekla Perry 2011-09-16T19:05:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/tech-talk/biomedical/devices/demofall-2011-healthcare-poised-for-boom-in-tech-innovation http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/b3BDLXi4HTs/wellpoint-hires-ibms-dr-watson Will be used to help improve patient's healthcare

Will be used to help improve patient's healthcare]]> Tue, 13 Sep 2011 17:32:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/biomedical/diagnostics/wellpoint-hires-ibms-dr-watson Robert Charette 2011-09-13T17:32:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/riskfactor/biomedical/diagnostics/wellpoint-hires-ibms-dr-watson http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/IeeeSpectrumBiomedical/~3/qw98owsUReY/footfalls-for-phone-calls New tech could power portable gadgets with every step

New tech could power portable gadgets with every step]]> Wed, 07 Sep 2011 12:51:00 GMT http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/gadgets/footfalls-for-phone-calls Mark Anderson 2011-09-07T12:51:00Z http://spectrum.ieee.org/consumer-electronics/gadgets/footfalls-for-phone-calls