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Researchers from the University of South Australia reveal how they use non-toxic porous silicon nanoparticles (pSi NPs) for the controlled release of FnAb to diabetic wounds.
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Pure Protein Bilayers and Vesicles from Native Fungal Hydrophobins
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Neutrophil behavior after surgery puts patient at risk
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Anisotropic Scaffold for the Regeneration of Osteochondral Defects
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Injectable hydrogels for precise chemotherapy
Recently, Dr. Wu and Dr. Loh have designed a biocompatible and injectable hydrogel based on thermogelling copolymer.
Nanogels for photothermal and photodynamic therapy
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