Before blood vessels reach implanted cells, they need a built-in oxygen source to keep them alive.
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Syringe technology could enable injection of concentrated biologic drugs
Researchers have designed a simple, low-cost device for subcutaneous injection of viscous formulations.
A wound dressing that kills bacteria
To combat bacterial wound infections, researchers have developed cellulose membranes equipped with antimicrobial peptides.
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A customizable scaffold helps repair bones and rebuild tissue using the patient’s own cells.
Screw cancer: Microneedle sticks it to cancer tissue
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This month in pictures: April
Advanced Science News takes a look at some of the prettiest pictures researchers published in April 2020.
This month in pictures: March
Advanced Science News takes a look at some of the prettiest pictures researchers published in March 2020.
Toward a Universal Influenza Vaccine
Gilbert X. Gonzalez tells how his lab are working on influenza vaccines that can overcome the problems of the seasonal influenza vaccine.
The Promise of Cyborganic Beings
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Severed Nerves Successfully Regenerated in Rats
Researchers in China move one step closer in achieving successful nerve regeneration.
The Translational “Valley of Death” for Engineered Tissues
Whilst tissue engineering has benefited modern surgery, thousands of patents fail to see real-world applications.
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A new skin-mounted sensor uses the skin itself as a floating electrode, enabling low-power health monitoring and doubles as an electroluminescent display.
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