Byline: Amanda Morris
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Circadian Clock Plays Unexpected Role in Neurodegenerative Diseases
Interruptions in circadian rhythm protected against damage in a model of Huntington’s disease, suggesting an unexpected neuroprotective effect for mild stress to the brain from irregular patterns of sleep.
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Groundbreaking Sensors Wirelessly Monitor Babies in the NICU
An interdisciplinary Northwestern University team has developed a pair of soft, flexible wireless sensors that replace the tangle of wire-based sensors that currently monitor babies in hospitals’ neonatal intensive care units and pose a barrier to parent-baby cuddling and physical bonding.
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Tiny Implantable Device Uses Light to Treat Bladder Problems
Northwestern neuroscientists and engineers have developed a tiny, implantable device that has potential to help people with bladder problems.
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Regenerative Bandage Accelerates Healing in Diabetic Wounds
A new device called a regenerative bandage, developed by Northwestern scientists, quickly heals hard-to-treat diabetic wounds and sores without using drugs.
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New Microfluidic Devices Help Athletes and Enhance Physical Rehab
A new wearable microfluidic system that monitors sweat loss and analyzes sweat chemistry, developed at Northwestern, is being brought into widespread distribution.
