A biodegradable implant encourages the natural repair of broken bones using heat
Innovative bone implant could help heal broken bone
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Polymer power for tissue engineering
Polymers that conduct electricity to stimulate cells and monitor their natural electrical activity could be useful in medicine
Biopolymer nanoparticles shine brightly
Nanoparticles made from cellulose acetate are promising candidate for medical imaging applications
Microneedle patch heals heart attack damage
A biocompatible microneedle patch containing cardiac stromal cells successfully repairs cardiac function in injured animal hearts
Insight into spider silk proteins
Natural spider silk gives up some of its secrets
Plasma jets encourage bone growth with 3D printed implants
Revolutionary new finding could allow doctors to treat patients using implants as a scaffold that allow the bone to grow over it
Transient optical sensors monitor brain health before dissolving away
Bioresorbable optical sensors inserted in the body during surgery circumvent the need for permanent brain implants and subsequent surgeries to monitor brain health
Electrical pulses speed up nerve regeneration in rats
Biodegradable device delivers electrical stimulation to peripheral nerves to kick start nerve regrowth and enhance muscle recovery
Novel citrate-based material can boost bone growth
A novel biodegradable polymer that incorporates citrate can provide the extra energy that stem cells need to form new bone tissue