Biotechnology & Medical Featured Articles

  1. My Flex Sig, Fiber Optics, And OCT 10/5/2023

    ​Fiber optics are omnipresent in medicine, helping improve procedures and outcomes. Here we dig into one specific technology making use of fiber optics: optical coherence tomography. As a bonus, you also get to read about my flexible sigmoidoscopy, performed nearly 30 years ago and burned into my mind forever.

  2. 24 Ways Biophotonics Improves Medical Imaging And Robotic Surgery 9/19/2023

    Biophotonics, when applied to medical imaging or robotic surgery, significantly advances healthcare by offering a multifaceted approach to diagnosis, treatment, and surgery while improving patient care and outcomes.

  3. Light Emitting Diodes - A Primer 9/6/2023

    LEDs are semiconductor devices that convert electrical energy into light, with various colors determined by the semiconductor material used; they span UV, visible, and IR wavelengths, offering versatility in applications from electronics to healthcare.

  4. Applications Of Photodetectors, LEDs, And More 9/6/2023

    This range of reliable photodiodes, IR detectors, LEDs, emitters, assemblies, and photonic modules are built to meet the demands of military, medical, and commercial applications.

  5. Hyperspectral Imaging's Role In Life Sciences 8/28/2023

    ​Hyperspectral imaging is a rapidly developing technique with a multitude of spectral imaging systems having been explored over the last few decades. These systems are being researched for their potential use in the life sciences industry.

  6. Remote Photonic Radar System Can Accurately Monitor Breathing 7/12/2023

    Scientists at Sydney Nano and the School of Physics have developed a photonic radar system capable of delivering contactless, high-definition detection of vital signs. This technology has the potential to be utilized in intensive care units and nursing homes, and for individuals who suffer from sleep apnea or babies with breathing difficulties.

  7. Fiber Optics, Endoscopy, And The Future 7/6/2023

    In the field of complex medical instruments and procedures, the use of fiber optics has become crucial in creating new and advanced sensors. These sensors have the potential to enhance the precision and accuracy of machinery, including automated surgical robots.

  8. Environmental Sensors: Where And How They're Being Used 5/2/2023

    Environmental sensors, spurred on by the rapidly developing Internet of Things, are becoming better at evaluating soil chemical composition, water purity, air quality, and more. They are also being used in more unique ways, both personally and by industry.

  9. Quantum Computing Is Mainstreaming But Are We Ready For It? 1/24/2023

    Quantum computing is relatively new but is growing by leaps and bounds. Currently, there are more than 600 companies and more than 30 national labs and government agencies worldwide that are developing the technology. Its future’s so bright it’s got to wear shades – but are we ready for its inevitable rise?

  10. Piezo Handpieces For Ultrasonic Surgery 8/30/2022

    Ultrasonic handpieces, which include ultrasonic scalpels, phaco handpieces, and scalers, use acoustic waves to facilitate the processing of hard or soft tissue.