The handwritten signature is still the most widely accepted biometric used to verify a person's identity. Banks, corporations, and government bodies rely on the human eye and digital devices such as tablets or smart pens to capture, analyse, and verify people's autographs. New software developed by researchers at Tel Aviv University and Ben-Gurion University of the Negev now enables smartwatches, currently worn by one in six people around th...

Ischaemic heart disease (IHD) and in particular myocardial infarct (MI) causes over 741 000 deaths every year in the European Union. EU researchers have engineered nanowired scaffolds to regenerate defective heart tissue and restore function. End stage heart failure is currently treated using ventricular assist devices and/or heart transplantation. However, donor organ availability is limited. In this scenario, cardiac tissue engineering sho...

A temporary "electronic tattoo" developed by Tel Aviv University that can measure the activity of muscle and nerve cells researchers is poised to revolutionise medicine, rehabilitation, and even business and marketing research. The tattoo consists of a carbon electrode, an adhesive surface that attaches to the skin, and a nanotechnology-based conductive polymer coating that enhances the electrode's performance. It records a strong, steady signal ...