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.
May 2013
Micro-Endoscope as Thin as a Human Hair
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Single fiber endoscope increases resolution fourfold over previous similar devices.
Engineers at Stanford University have developed and demonstrated a prototype single-fiber endoscope that, they say, quadruples the resolution over existing designs, which might lead to the development of needle-thin, minimally invasive endoscopes able to view features out of ...Read More >>
Hand-Based Biometric Analysis
Hand-based biometric analysis systems and techniques provide robust handbased
identification and verification. An
image of a hand is obtained, which is
then segmented into a palm region and
separate finger regions. Acquisition of
the image is performed without requiring
particular orientation or placement
restrictions. Segmentation is performed
without the use ...
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Choosing Chiller Pumps to Cool Medical Lasers
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Medical lasers must be cooled either by premounted or portable chiller systems.
Laser systems continue to grow in application use throughout the medical industry. Applications for laser systems include diagnostic analysis systems, DNA sequencing systems, dental cleaning and surgery, skin care, eye surgery, tattoo removal, and much more. ...Read More >>
Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Signals Measure Neuronal Activity in the Cortex
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This non-invasive monitoring method can be used to evaluate the mental state of people performing critical tasks.
Functional near infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) is an emerging optical neuroimaging technology that indirectly measures neuronal activity in the cortex via neurovascular coupling. It quantifies hemoglobin concentration ([Hb]) and thus measures the ...Read More >>
New Material Enables Improved Ultrasound
Ultrasound technology could soon be
improved to produce high-quality, highresolution
images, thanks to the development
of a new key material by a team
of researchers in the Department of
Biomedical Engineering at Texas A&M
University, College Station.
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Apr 2013
Nanoscale Surface Plasmonics Sensor With Nanofluidic ControlBulk Moisture and Salinity Sensor
Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Signals Measure Neuronal Activity in the Cortex
Using CT Scanning to Test/Inspect Medical Devices in the Design or Production Phase
Force Feedback Modulated Joint Control for Prosthetic Ankle
Mar 2013
Improved Cell Culture Method for Growing Contracting Skeletal Muscle ModelsHand-Based Biometric Analysis
The Next Generation of Cold Immersion Dry Suit Design Evolution for Hypothermia Prevention
Instantly Capture, Edit, and Store Medical Images via Online Applications
Managing Post-Traumatic Pain with Ultrasound Neuromodulation
Environmental Awareness Leads to PVC-Free Assemblies
Prosthetic Foot Uses Unique Aerospace Material
Feb 2013
New Blood Pressure Connectors Prevent MisconnectsTransferrable Sensor Tattoo Measures Metabolic Stress
Extreme Ionizing-Radiation-Resistant Bacterium
Porcupine Quills Aid Device Design
Self-Charging Power Cell for Small Devices
Jan 2013
Medicine Delivery Device With Integrated Sterilization and DetectionLess-Invasive Ventricular Assist Device for Late-Stage Heart Failure
Integrating Electrical Systems into 3D Mechanical Models
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