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Medical & healthcare

Nanowire electrodes receive nerve signals

Bioactive film used to coat polymer implants

Prosthesis offers sensory feedback and intuitive control

It's all material

Water, everywhere

Polymer controls bacteria and prevents antibiotic resistance

Developing the 'Great Eight'

New instrument simplifies surgery

Stem cells and plastics combined to heal bones

Nanoshells could enhance precision of cancer treatment

3D printing breakthrough could accelerate drug testing process

Fund looks to turn scientific advances into useable products