A team of scientists from Belgium investigated the plasma‐induced chemistry in organic solutions of polylactic acid (PLA), and their effects on the resultant PLA nanofibers.
Health
Shucks, Shellfish Allergies are Complex
The mechanisms at play in shellfish allergies are put under the grill.
The Mechanistic Basis for Chromatin Regulation by Pioneer Transcription Factors
An investigation into how pioneer factors interact with closed chromatin to influence chromatin landscapes and generate differentiated cells.
Microscopic Considerations for Optimizing Silk Biomaterials
Silk’s highly tunable range of mechanical properties, degradation rates and material formats arise from subtle changes at the microscopic level.
Overcoming a Sticking Point for Bone Healing
A strong bioinspired adhesive is developed to aid bone fracture healing.
Acoustic Selection: Non-Invasive Liquid Biopsies
A recent paper describes improvements to a system that isolates circulating tumor cells from healthy cells in the blood using acoustic waves.
Waxing and Waning: A Biodegradable Implant
Biodegradeable medical devices made from wax might one day remove the need for surgical implant removal.
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A Noah’s-Ark-Like Cell Carrier for Tissue Regeneration [Video]
Highly porous microspheres are developed as injectable scaffolds for tissue regeneration based on polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA), a family of natural biopolyesters.
Plasma Can Treat The Painkillers That Are Killing Our Water
Degrading ibuprofen in water using a pulsed corona discharge.
Nitric Oxide – A Simple Molecule with Complex Actions
Researchers from UNSW Sydney and Aarhus University review the current landscape of nitric oxide-releasing platforms.
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