Groll, Gbureck and co-workers design a new material strategy that shows significantly improved wet adhesion of bone adhesives.
Magnetic Stem Cells for Gene Engineering
Scientists from Tomsk Polytechnic University have obtained magnetic stem cells with low toxicity and enough stable for gene engineering applications.
The Immune System Matters
Silver nanoparticles are a more effective cancer treatment in immune competent mice.
Melanin-Based Nanoparticles for Imaging of Tumor Vasculature
A novel melanin-based contrast agent may help assess the tumor vasculature after antiangiogenic treatment via Dynamic Contrast Enhanced Photoacoustic Imaging.
Porous silicon nanoparticles improve diabetic wound healing
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.
Nanovesicles Prompt Self-Renewal of Bone Marrow Stem Cells
“Man-made” extracellular vesicle-mimetic nanovesicles developed with characteristics similar to those of extracellular vesicles.
Smart hydrogels rapidly stop blood loss
Researchers report the first example of a hydrogel for wound healing with both rapid self-healing ability and high mechanical strength.
One Step Further towards Diagnosing Dengue at the Point-Of-Care
Paper-polymer hybrid material-based lateral flow assays are there to offer highly sensitive, semi-quantitative detection of dengue infection at the point-of-care.
On Materials for Cardiac Tissue Engineering
In the heart wall the pressure required to pump blood dominates the biomechanics of the contraction cycle of the heart.
Injectable hydrogels for precise chemotherapy
Recently, Dr. Wu and Dr. Loh have designed a biocompatible and injectable hydrogel based on thermogelling copolymer.