The Engineer - News http://www.theengineer.co.uk http://www.theengineer.co.uk http://www.theengineer.co.uk/magazine/graphics/logo.png http://www.theengineer.co.uk Worm trap tests brain cell activity to reveal drug effects http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/worm-trap-tests-brain-cell-activity-to-reveal-drug-effects/1016370.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/worm-trap-tests-brain-cell-activity-to-reveal-drug-effects/1016370.article Scientists from Southampton University of have developed a device which records the brain activity of worms to help test the effects of drugs. Thu, 23 May 2013 05:00 GMT Fabric channels lab-on-a-chip ideas to remove sweat http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/fabric-channels-lab-on-a-chip-ideas-to-remove-sweat/1016353.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/fabric-channels-lab-on-a-chip-ideas-to-remove-sweat/1016353.article Waterproof fabrics that control and improve the way sweat wicks away from the body are under development by US researchers using microfluidic engineering. Tue, 21 May 2013 11:51 GMT Rarest natural element study could enable new radiotherapy http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/rarest-natural-element-study-could-enable-new-radiotherapy/1016320.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/rarest-natural-element-study-could-enable-new-radiotherapy/1016320.article Nuclear physicists have measured the properties of the rarest element on Earth, a development that could lead to improved radiotherapy. Thu, 16 May 2013 00:20 GMT Hydrogel protects medical implants from immune attack http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/hydrogel-protects-medical-implants-from-immune-attack/1016313.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/medical-and-healthcare/news/hydrogel-protects-medical-implants-from-immune-attack/1016313.article A new material could help prevent medical implants from being isolated and attacked by the body’s immune system. Wed, 15 May 2013 12:00 GMT Technology Strategy Board secures budget of £440m http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/technology-strategy-board-secures-budget-of-440m/1016307.article http://www.theengineer.co.uk/channels/policy-and-business/news/technology-strategy-board-secures-budget-of-440m/1016307.article The Technology Strategy Board has secured a budget of £440m to support businesses and drive growth across the UK. Tue, 14 May 2013 15:16 GMT