New leads derived from an FDA-approved drug could provide potential therapeutic options for problematic vancomycin-resistant enterococci infections.
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Getting oxygen to implanted cells
Before blood vessels reach implanted cells, they need a built-in oxygen source to keep them alive.
New method gives more accurate picture of nanoparticle surfaces
It seems that not all nanoparticles attract a protein corona.
Treating tracheal defects using flexible polymeric biomaterials
Damaged trachea can now be regenerated and customized with the help of engineered biomaterials, replacing the need for prosthesis.
Stealthy microrobots that can evade the immune system
Zwitterionic polymers allow researchers to fabricate drug-carrying microrobots that can operate covertly under the immune system’s radar.
Syringe technology could enable injection of concentrated biologic drugs
Researchers have designed a simple, low-cost device for subcutaneous injection of viscous formulations.
Breaking down a cell’s barriers with a medicine-carrying nano-submarine
Researchers have designed a gold-coated nanomotor that can be controlled by infrared irradiation for precise drug delivery in cells.
Paving the way to nerve repair with platelets
Scientists have found a way to repair damaged peripheral nerves using engineered biomaterials that better support platelets.
Reusable face masks that kill pathogens
Researchers develop a reusable filter paper made from titanium dioxide nanowires that is capable of trapping and killing pathogens like the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
A wound dressing that kills bacteria
To combat bacterial wound infections, researchers have developed cellulose membranes equipped with antimicrobial peptides.
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