Stem cells have been cultured to hopefully treat this condition when used in an implant
First implants derived from stem cells to “cure” type 1 diabetes
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Conductive polymer fibers support new applications
Nanofibrous, conductive polymer structure mimics the properties of natural extracellular matrix to support regeneration of heart tissue
Bioactive origami with “tissue” paper
Accidental spill has led to the invention of a range of bioactive “tissue papers”
Transforming skin cells to insulin
Researches are one step closer to cure diabetes by making insulin-producing cells from skin cells
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International Conference on Clinical and Medical Genetics
September 21-22, 2017
Toronto, Canada
Toronto, Canada
2017 TERMIS-AP Conference
September 21-24, 2017
Nantong, China
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Book Reviews
Switchable and Responsive Surfaces and Materials for Biomedical Applications
Z. Zhang ed., Woodhead Publishing (2014)
Reviewed by Eduardo Mendes
Reviewed by Eduardo Mendes
Biomaterials for Cancer Therapeutics – Diagnosis, Prevention and Therapy
K. Park ed., Woodhead Publishing (2014)
Reviewed by Mamoni Dash
Reviewed by Mamoni Dash
Inflammation in Heart Failure
M. Blankesteijn and R. Altara eds., Academic Press (2014)
Reviewed by Daniele Pezzoli
Reviewed by Daniele Pezzoli
Nanosensors for Chemical and Biological Applications
K. Honeychurch eds, Woodhead Publishing (2014)
Reviewed by Stanislav Trashin
Reviewed by Stanislav Trashin
Natural and Synthetic Biomedical Polymers
S. Kumbar, C.T. Laurencin and M. Deng eds., Elsevier Science (2014)
Reviewed by Geraldine Rohman
Reviewed by Geraldine Rohman