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Medical & healthcare

Sandcastle worm provides inspiration for new type of wet glue

A-Gear robotic arm has potential to help those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Electrostatics help to get a grip on awkward and fragile objects

Short MRI scans combined with ultrasound to improve biopsy accuracy

Scifi Eye: All dressed up with nowhere to go

Flexible film has potential in pocket-sized cancer detector

Bioresorbable brain sensor lessens risk of complications for patients with brain injuries

‘Breathalyser’ test to monitor glucose levels

Procedure to connect prosthetic arm and residual limb leads to greater motion and comfort for amputee

Non-contact imaging device for monitoring blood flow

Saliva test for 'date-rape' drug GHB

Video pill shrinks cancer detection technique