NASA Tech Briefs’ Bio-Medical Web page spotlights bio-medical technologies and product design ideas that have been published in NASA Tech Briefs magazine. This library of tech briefs pertains to the development and rollout of new bio-medical and life sciences technologies produced by NASA, its partners, and industry. Many of the Tech Briefs below are correlated to a Technical Support Package (TSP) or White Paper that can be downloaded free of charge.

Hand-Held Units for Short-Range Wireless Biotelemetry
Wearable Wireless Telemetry System for Implantable BioMEMS Sensors
Redesigned Human Metabolic Simulator
Cell-Detection Technique for Automated Patch Clamping
Progress in Development of Improved Ion-Channel Biosensors
Activating STAT3 Alpha for Promoting Healing of Neurons
Hydrocyclone/Filter for Concentrating Biomarkers From Soil
Carbon-Nanotube-Based Electrodes for Biomedical Applications
Using Hyperspectral Imagery To Identify Turfgrass Stresses
Compact Directional Microwave Antenna for Localized Heating
Improved Measurement of B₂₂ of Macromolecules in a Flow Cell
Using Light To Treat Mucositis and Help Wounds Heal
Validating Requirements for Surgical Spinal Implants With Finite Element Analysis
Benchtop Detection of Proteins
Recombinant Collagenlike Proteins
Remote Sensing of Parasitic Nematodes in Plants
Two Devices for Removing Sludge From Bioreactor Wastewater
Portable Unit for Metabolic Analysis
Advanced Resistive Exercise Device
Rapid Engineering of Three-Dimensional, Multicellular Tissues With Polymeric Scaffolds
Ultraviolet-Resistant Bacterial Spores
Effects of Bone Morphogenic Proteins on Engineered Cartilage
High-Speed Noninvasive Eye-Tracking System
Detergent-Specific Membrane Protein Crystallization Screens
Infrared Imaging System for Studying Brain Function
Simplified Identification of mRNA or DNA in Whole Cells
Printed Multi-Turn Loop Antennas for RF Biotelemetry
Wearable Environmental and Physiological Sensing Unit
Antibodies Against Three Forms of Urokinase
Understanding and Counteracting Fatigue in Flight Crews
Mobile Collection and Automated Interpretation of EEG Data
Surface Bacterial-Spore Assay Using Tb³⁺/DPA Luminescence
Simplified Microarray Technique for Identifying mRNA in Rare Samples
Thermal Spore Exposure Vessels
Enumerating Spore-Forming Bacteria Airborne With Particles
Architecture Adaptive Computing Environment
Stationary Apparatus Would Apply Forces of Walking to Feet
Instrument Would Detect and Collect Biological Aerosols
Generating Control Commands From Gestures Sensed by EMG
Repairing Fractured Bones by Use of Bioabsorbable Composites
Regulating Glucose and pH, and Monitoring Oxygen in a Bioreactor
Implantable Wireless MEMS Sensors for Medical Uses
Dehydrating and Sterilizing Wastes Using Supercritical CO2
Multiaxis, Lightweight, Computer-Controlled Exercise System
Production of Tuber-Inducing Factor
Vacuum-Assisted, Constant- Force Exercise Device
Studying Functions of All Yeast Genes Simultaneously
Microfluidic Devices for Studying Biomolecular Interactions
Neuro-Prosthetic Implants With Adjustable Electrode Arrays
Biomimetic/Optical Sensors for Detecting Bacterial Species
Analysis of Membrane Lipids of Airborne Micro-Organisms
Noninvasive Diagnosis of Coronary Artery Disease Using 12-Lead High-Frequency Electrocardiograms
Multichannel Brain-Signal-Amplifying and Digitizing System
Multistage Magnetic Separator of Cells and Proteins
Radiation Dosimetry via Automated Fluorescence Microscopy
Elastic-Tether Suits for Artificial Gravity and Exercise
Chamber for Growing and Observing Fungi
Electroporation System for Sterilizing Water
Multicompartment Liquid- Cooling/Warming Protective Garments
Miniature Laboratory for Detecting Sparse Biomolecules
Analysis Tool Automates Drug Discovery Data Acquisition and Management
Microwave Treatment of Prostate Cancer and Hyperplasia
Satellite-Derived Management Zones
Removing Pathogens Using Nano-Ceramic-Fiber Filters
Replaceable Microfluidic Cartridges for a PCR Biosensor
Articulating Support for Horizontal Resistive Exercise
Stroboscopic Goggles for Reduction of Motion Sickness
Ex Vivo Growth of Bioengineered Ligaments and Other Tissues
Automation of Vapor-Diffusion Growth of Protein Crystals
Tissue Engineering Using Transfected Growth-Factor Genes
Probe for Sampling of Interstitial Fluid From Bone
Solution Preserves Nucleic Acids in Body-Fluid Specimens
Oligodeoxynucleotide Probes for Detecting Intact Cells
Using an Ultrasonic Instrument to Size Extravascular Bubbles
Transplanting Retinal Cells Using Bucky Paper for Support
FEA Software Enables Study of Tissue Ablation Dynamics
Finite Element Analysis Used to Examine the Healing of Animal Bones
Multisensor Instrument for Real-Time Biological Monitoring
Spore-Forming Bacteria That Resist Sterilization
Fluorescent Quantum Dots for Biological Labeling
Growing Three-Dimensional Corneal Tissue in a Bioreactor
Exercise Device Would Exert Selectable Constant Resistance
Simulation of MEMS Piezoelectric Micropump for Biomedical Applications
Real-Time, High-Frequency QRS Electrocardiograph
Time-Resolved Measurements in Optoelectronic Microbioanalysis
Growth Conditions To Reduce Oxalic Acid Content of Spinach
Hydrofocusing Bioreactor for Three-Dimensional Cell Culture
Simulating an Arthroscopic Surgical Instrument
Quantitating Iron in Serum Ferritin by Use of ICP-MS
Semiselective Optoelectronic Sensors for Monitoring Microbes
Wearable Sensor Patches for Physiological Monitoring