Biomedical technology

New knowledge made possible by minute organs grown on microchips

The use of stem cells now makes it possible for us to cultivate so-called organoids, such as tiny versions of a liver, heart or small intestine, in the lab. These micro-organs can then be connected to a microchip that simulates ...

Bio & Medicine

Printing customised pills for personalised medicine

A team of researchers from the National University of Singapore (NUS) has found a way to make personalised medicine cheaper and easier. Imagine if you could combine the myriad of pills you need to take for your ailment in ...