The industrial residue of crustaceans could be used better and more effectively. For example, in medicine, for boosting the treatment of burns
The use of crustaceans in healing wounds—the future of medicine?
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Biodegradability
Implantable biosensor that operates without batteries
Researchers from the University of Surrey have revealed their new biodegradable motion sensor – paving the way for implanted nanotechnology that could help future sports professionals better monitor their movements to aid rapid improvements, or help caregivers remotely monitor people living with dementia
Plant virus-like particles as vehicles for therapeutic antibodies
Researchers have developed a Virus-Like Particles (VLP) of a plant virus to use as a possible vehicle to deliver antibodies into a cell. These VLPs can enter mammalian cells, despite being of plant origin
Nanofibers split up in the body to deliver drugs
Biocompatible drug-carrying nanofiber that splits into tiny nanoparticles once inside the body could offer a new strategy for anticancer therapy
New hydrogels wither while stem cells flourish for tissue repair
Hydrogels, programmed to biodegrade at an optimum pace, create a fertile environment for bone stem cells to thrive and proliferate vigorously
Light activation offers non-invasive removal of medical implants
Devices incorporating a light-sensitive hydrogel break down inside the body when exposed to light from an ingestible LED capsule
Nanosize device ‘uncloaks’ cancer cells and reveals them
Scientists report they have designed and successfully tested an experimental, super small package able to deliver molecular signals that tag implanted human cancer cells in mice and make them visible for destruction by the animals’ immune systems
Researchers regrow damaged nerves with polymer and protein
Researchers have created a biodegradable nerve guide — a polymer tube — filled with growth-promoting protein that can regenerate long sections of damaged nerves, without the need for transplanting stem cells or a donor nerve
Light-activated biomimetic hydrogel for infection-beating wound dressings
The work is a good starting point for making wound dressings with “built-in infection stoppers”