Scientists have developed a method to bioprint a type of cartilage that could someday help restore knee function damaged by arthritis or injury
Scientists create hybrid tissue construct for cartilage regeneration
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Conducting membranes roll up into electronic blood vessels
Researchers have developed electronic blood vessels that are flexible and biodegradable by simply rolling up metal-polymer conductor membranes
Metal-ion breakthrough leads to new biomaterials
Researchers have developed a new framework that makes elastomer design a modular process, allowing for the mixing and matching of different metals with a single polymer
Light-activated CaproGlu brings tissue together
Light-activated bioadhesive bonds tissue together in wet or dry conditions
Back to nature for future devices
The natural world is proving a useful resource for building biocompatible and environmentally friendly bio-based devices
Mixing silk with polymers could lead to better biomedical implants
By combining silk and synthetic polymers, researchers are seeking to develop versatile new materials for use in medicine and, potentially, other fields as well
Contraceptive hydrogel proves safe in rats
Biodegradable hydrogel could provide a non-hormonal option for female contraception
Squid protein forms basis of novel self-healing biomaterial
A self-healing material patterned after squid ring teeth protein could be used to repair materials that are under continual repetitive movement
Heart attack damage reduced by shielded stem cells
Stem cell capsules implanted on heart surface improve function in four weeks