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Medical & healthcare

Laser-cooling method could reduce size of medical devices

Scientists grow realistic lung tissue utilising magnetism

Real-life 'tractor' beam allows ray of light to attract objects

Hydrogel can 'eradicate' drug-resistant bacteria

DNA could safely store data being generated worldwide

'Balloon' technique could lead to new drug-delivery systems

Virtual heart provides insight into atrial fibrillation

Tool could rapidly detect food allergies from a drop of blood

Pill-sized imaging device could improve Barrett's screening

Mussels inspire adhesive that enhances wound closure

Radiation source could lead to more compact X-ray scanners

Laser/electrical combination separates particles by size