MedTech News
.................... by Andrew Celentano

Implant helps paralyzed man to feed himself and drink from a cup
A neuroprosthetic system has helped a man with paralysis move his hand and feel touch again following a spinal cord injury, reports research published in Nature Medicine.

ECT-like stimulation unlocks lasting immature-like state in adult mouse neurons
A research team at Fujita Health University led by Professor Tsuyoshi Miyakawa has uncovered a novel mechanism of cellular plasticity in which repeated neuronal stimulation can durably alter the identity of mature neurons.

Researchers uncover novel pathway that causes epilepsy
Researchers have uncovered a novel biological pathway that can lead to seizures when disrupted.

New imaging method tracks cancer from whole body to individual cells
One of the biggest challenges in cancer research has been linking the “big picture” seen in medical scans with the microscopic biology that drives tumor growth and dictates how patients respond to treatment.

Poriferous, LLC Secures Patent for DuraBloc™ Technology
NEWNAN, Ga., July 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Poriferous, LLC, a leading global manufacturer of SuᐧPor® craniomaxillofacial and patient-specific implants, has been awarded its patent for its innovative DuraBloc™ technology from the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), U.S. Patent No. 12,653,677, issued on June 16, 2026.

New optical method reveals early collagen damage invisible in skin scans
An international team led by researchers at Hiroshima University has developed a new way to detect subtle, early-stage changes in human skin collagen before any visible signs of damage appear.

Can magnetic fields help fight Parkinson’s disease?
An international team has succeeded in using a magnetic field to target structures deep within the brain. The researchers injected magnetic nanoplatelets into the relevant region. By doing so, they succeeded in treating movement deficits in mice suffering from Parkinson’s-like symptoms.

A step toward lab‑grown sperm: Scientists turn stem cells into early sperm cells in a mini‑testis
About 9% of men of reproductive age in the United States experience fertility problems.