Researchers have formulated design rules that guide how ribosomes can incorporate new kinds of monomers to produce synthetic polymers
New design rules allow ribosomes to create advanced materials
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Biofabrication
Method for 3D printing of soft materials in fine detail
New technique for 3D printing of soft materials with additive manufacturing
3D bacterial biofilms help tackle antimicrobial resistance crisis
With antimicrobial resistance rising worldwide, 3D printed bacterial biofilms could provide a key weapon to aid the discovery of novel therapeutic targets
Life-size 3D printed models aid doctors
The models mimic hearts, spines and other body parts, giving doctors a better understanding of a patient’s condition prior to surgery. These models also provide better training methods and medical visualizations
A swifter way towards 3D-printed organs
Sacrificial ink-writing technique allows 3D printing of large, vascularized human organ building blocks
Self-folding materials pop-up at a stretch
Mechanically-triggered origami-inspired approach creates complex three-dimensional structures for biomedicine, electronics or robotics
Origami inspires shape-shifting microelectronics
Researchers have demonstrated self-folding, biocompatible 3D structures
Water-in-water printing produces synthetic cellular compartments
Using polymer aqueous solutions with different electrical charges, scientists have developed a novel 3D printing water-in-water technique
Hydrogel to repair heart proves safe to inject in humans
A first-in-human trial demonstrates the safety of an injectable hydrogel that aims to restore cardiac function following a heart attack