Biomedicine

• Artificial Red Blood Cells for Drug Delivery The novel particles could last longer in the blood.

• Cellular Wonders
  The winners of the American Society for Cell Biology's annual image contest reveal the beauty within cells.

• A Stimulating Treatment for Sleep Apnea
  An implant stimulates the tongue to treat the disorder.

• Making Drugs Survive Longer in Blood
  Longer-lasting drugs could mean more effective treatments.

• Calming Cells Fend Off Immune Attack
  Novel technique helps with bone marrow transplants for leukemia patients.

• Brain Implant Cuts Seizures
  Epilepsy patients who don't respond to drugs may soon have a new option.

• Breakthrough Flu Drug Might Already Exist
  Fragments of known drugs could lead to a more robust antiviral for H1N1 and other flu variants.

• Hepatitis C Drug Targets RNA
  A new drug suppresses the virus in chimps without generating resistance.

• New Endoscope Sees What Lies Beneath
  An infrared-based endoscope scans tissue below the surface.

• A Tongue-Tracking Artificial Larynx
  Patients could get their voice back using a device that analyzes contact between the tongue and palate.

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