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Illustration of capsule magnet system: A) the setup for the external magnetic robotic arms; B) a conceptual illustration of the capsule being magnetically controlled in the human gastrointestinal tract; C) the position of the magnets within the capsule; and D) the motion of the brush during sampling. (Image Credit: Y. Dai et al., 2026/ Device)

Magnetically Guided Capsule Enables Targeted Small Intestine Microbiome Sampling

A new magnetically guided capsule collects targeted small-intestine surface samples, enabling site-specific microbiome sequencing. More...
05 Oct 2026
Image: The liquid silicone mixture is injected directly into the deep wound using a caulking gun. (Image Credit: AleSac)

Injectable Foam Dressing Conforms to Deep Traumatic Wounds and Inhibits Bacteria

A new injectable wound foam fills deep cavities, absorbs fluid, and rapidly reduces drug-resistant bacteria in laboratory tests. More...
05 Oct 2026
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Standardized Scoring Tool Supports ICU Discharge Decisions

A NEWS-based ICU discharge-readiness protocol modestly lowers readmissions and reduces discharges of high-risk patients. More...
05 Oct 2026
The illustration shows how the study used wearable data to forecast prolonged sedentary periods and inform future personalized movement reminders. (Jegminat, J., Shahnawaz, S., Rodrigues, J. et al. npj Womens Health, 2026. https://doi.org/10.1038/s44294-026-00156-5)

AI Model Predicts Prolonged Sitting in Chronic Pelvic Pain

An AI approach using wearable data forecasts upcoming sedentary bouts, enabling timely prompts for women with pelvic pain. More...
05 Oct 2026
Sheets of heart muscle cells derived from induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells were transplanted into a woman in her 50s during the hourlong surgery. (Image Credit: National Institutes of Health - Human induced pluripotent stem cell colony)

First Surgery Using Commercial Stem Cell-Derived Heart Muscle Sheets Performed in Japan

 A Japanese hospital performed the first surgery using commercially available sheets of stem cell-derived heart muscle cells. More...
05 Oct 2026
Image: Brain cancer margins can be especially difficult to map. Using mass spectrometry, researchers from Purdue University and the Mayo Clinic can map margins in resected tissue in a three-minute measurement as seen in the illustration. (Image Credit: Mahdiyeh Shahi/Purdue University)

Rapid Mass Spectrometry Test May Aid Glioma Margin Decisions

A new mass spectrometry method delivers 3-minute molecular readouts at glioma margins, distinguishing tumor, subtype, and grade. More...
05 Oct 2026
Image: Personalized support increased BRCA testing uptake among at-risk relatives from 51% to 73% at six months, reaching 90% by 18 months (Image Credit: Adobe Stock)

Facilitated Cascade Program Increases Genetic Testing in Hereditary Cancer Families

New data show that facilitated family testing increases hereditary cancer testing uptake to 73–90%. More...
03 Oct 2026
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