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By The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) February 17, 2024A groundbreaking development in bone regeneration has been achieved with the creation of a piezoelectric scaffold by a KAIST-led research team. Utilizing hydroxyapatite (HAp) to generate electrical signals under pressure, this scaffold mimics the natural environment of bone tissue, showing promising results in promoting bone growth through both laboratory and animal studies. This advancement opens new pathways for biomaterial design and…

By The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) January 26, 2024Researchers have developed a soft fluidic switch using ionic polymer artificial muscles, capable of operating at ultra-low power and producing a force 34 times its weight. This breakthrough offers potential applications in soft robotics, biomedical devices, and microfluidics by precisely controlling fluid flow in narrow spaces. The image above depicts the separation of fluid droplets using a soft fluid switch at ultra-low voltage. Credit:…

By The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) January 21, 2024A research team developed SynapShot, a novel technique for real-time observation of synapse formation and alterations. This breakthrough, allowing live monitoring of synaptic changes in neurons, is expected to transform neurological research and enhance understanding of brain functions. Credit: SciTechDaily.com SynapShot, developed by an international research team, marks a major advancement in neuroscience by enabling real-time, live…

South Koreans may soon be able to carry a device inside their own bodies in the form of a bespoke tattoo that automatically alerts them to potential health problems, if a science team's project bears fruit. Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (Kaist) in the city of Daejeon southwest of Seoul have developed an electronic tattoo ink made of liquid metal and carbon nanotubes that functions as a bioelectrode. Hooked up to an electrocardiogram (ECG) device or other biosensor, it can send a…