A vast number of metallic and non-metallic labels can be conjugated to the dendrimer surface in order to transform them into MRI agents. Due to their multiple branches and high payload they can be readily detected, for example, following local delivery to a brain tumor.
ESB 2017 – The 28th Annual Conference of the European Society for Biomaterials
Highlights of the ESB 2017, held in Athens, Greece, from September 4 to 8.
Plasma Technology in 2017: from the Lab to the Food Industry
A new review discusses the status and challenges we face in 2017 of transferring plasma technology to the food industry.
Most Read – Featuring Brain Therapy, Bioink and 3D Hydrogels
This month’s top Advanced Healthcare Materials papers.
Manufacturing of a Magnesium “Sponge”
Current state of the research areas with descriptions of the various fabrication methods and properties of magnesium “sponges” is summarized.
Heart-Protective Nanoparticles
Porous silicon nanoparticles as multifunctional drug carriers for intravenous administration.
Cover Art – Featuring Stem Cell Constructs, Prostate Cancer Detection and Polymer Micelles
This week’s Advanced Healthcare Materials covers.
Performance Enhancement of Polymer Resins by Bioinspired Dynamic Bonding
High hardness/rigidity compromises the extensibility and flexibility in state-of-the-art load-bearing polymer composites, including dental-resin composites. A look at an alternative.
2018 Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences – Call for Nominations
Since 2002, the annual Wiley Prize in Biomedical Sciences, awarded by the Wiley Foundation, has celebrated research that champions novel approaches and that has challenged the accepted thinking in biomedical sciences.
EUROMAT2017 Conference Celebrates Its 15th Edition
This years’ EUROMAT2017 conference will take place in Thessaloniki, Greece, 17-22 September.