Bioengineering

A robotic arm developed by University of Pittsburgh researchers can generate tactile sensations. The work expands on existing research that has major implications for people with spinal cord injuries.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. and for those who need a transplant, the wait list is long. A Carnegie Mellon University…

Scientists have bioengineered miniature human livers – possibly for the first time. The livers were created by University of Pittsburgh researchers in an…

There's evidence to suggest that cocaine is more addictive for adolescents than adults. Scientists believe that at least part of this has to do with…

The potential of tissue engineering is huge -- think replacement cartilage or artificial organs -- but current techniques are inefficient. If an engineer…

For more than one million Americans with Type 1 Diabetes, managing the condition involves daily shots of insulin and closely watching their diets.An…

An associate professor of bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh is working on a way to produce human stem cells on an industrial scale.Ipsita…

An associate professor of bioengineering at the University of Pittsburgh is working on a way to produce human stem cells on an industrial scale.Ipsita…