The idea is to develop a method of spinning starch in fibers, which will lead to inexpensive paper products and biodegradable bandages. Starch is the cheapest and most abundant of the polymers, but becomes a thick paste when it contacts water. To counteract this effect, it is possible to add a solvent to the starch to enable it to be dissolved in a fluid without losing its molecular structure. An electrospinning device will overcome surface tension and allow the starch to be...

The idea is to use a male birth control method which will be both easily reversible and will last at least 10 years. The procedure will involve the injection of a non-toxic gel above the scrotum, which then will coat the sperms' passageway (the vas deferens) and incapacitate them as they swim through. Unlike a traditional vasectomy, the procedure will be simple and pain free, and will be reversible with another injection to flush out the gel.

The new DNA saliva collection device will reliably collect, transport, and store DNA samples for an extended period of time. The device will be painless and non-invasive, storing the sample in a standardized tube. The DNA samples will be stable enough for long term storage at room temperature. The device is supposed to help make DNA collecting DNA samples easier, particularly for the elderly, children, and people who are uncomfortable with needles.

A new nanocomposite material will be used to fill cavities as well as eliminate any bacteria remaining in the tooth. The material will be made up of silver nanoparticles and calcium phosphate nanoparticles. The silver will kill off any remaining bacteria while the calcium phosphate will help to rebuild the tooth's structure. The dangers of silver nanoparticles are still unknown, and integrating the silver in the material will help to reduce the possible risks of ingestion.

My idea is to create mobile application which will help children with autism to develop communication skills. The application will be based on Picture Exchange Communication System, i.e. it will help children to build messages from pictures and send them to each other. It will also contain a vocabulary consisting of words learnt by a child. The vocabulary could be easily updated as well as new pictures could be added to the application.

The idea is to create a smart bandage able to change color based on temperature, allowing the state of the wound to be easily monitored. The bandage will be made of a derivative of cholesterol that changes color as it heats up, moving from red through green to blue. Changes in wound temperature will indicate infection, inflammation, or a reduction in blood supply to the tissue as well as other potentially dangerous problems. Enabling both doctors and patients to more easily...

A new healing gel will help re-grow skin and blood vessels, which will prove especially useful for severely burned patients. The hydrogel will be made up of the sugar dextran dissolved in water, and polyethlyene glycol. The gel will differ from others on the market in that the structure of the hydrogel will require no additions of growth factors. The hydrogel will allow the body's natural inflammatory response to easily accumulate within the gel. It will even be possible that...

A new wristband will be able to diagnose and even predict potentially dangerous seizures. The wristbands will measure conductance, or how easily electrical current will pass through the skin. The skin conductance rises dramatically before and during a seizure, and the higher the conductance, the longer it takes for the brain to return to normal. The wristbands will be used to monitor people with seizure conditions, noting their intensity and possibly calling for help if the...

Why not create a device which can analyze the patient's breath and predict asthma attacks hours in advance? The device will be able to detect nitric oxide, an asthma attack marker, at parts per billion. If nitric oxide increases are detected one day before an attack occurs, the patient will be able to take medication in time to prevent the attack.

A newly developed stem cell seeded bandage could improve the healing of meniscus tears and significantly reduce the need for surgery. The procedure consists of growing stem cells from the marrow of the patient's hip and seeding them onto a membrane, which is then sewn into the tear. Hopes are that the stem cells will grow to become cartilage cells, encouraging the regrowth of the meniscus.