Biofabrication teams consider material properties and identify promising blends to support tissue repair
Materials optimization: formulating bioinks for 3D printed constructs
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Wearables for diabetes
Wearable non-invasive sensors could allow continuous and convenient glucose-monitoring in diabetes
Scaffold material sheds light on bone tumor therapy
Nanoparticle-decorated bioactive glass provides a scaffold for bone regrowth and the capacity for photothermal treatment to target tumor cells
Gel embedded with heart cells change color with every beat
Material is inspired by chameleons
Hydrogels and elastomers meet with a “handshake”
Researchers have developed a new method for chemically bonding multiple soft materials independent of the manufacturing process
Identified unique pancreatic stem cells with the potential to regenerate
Findings pave the way for regenerative cell therapies in type 1 diabetes patients
Elastomeric bioink makes 3D printing more flexible
Careful control of rheology and cross-linking enables rapid fabrication of spatially complex and flexible scaffolds
Unlocking a cell’s potential to regenerate the heart
Scientists identify genes that enable adult cells to divide and multiply
Building bones with bacteria
Combining bacterial cellulose with two common minerals offers an effective scaffolding material for repairing bones