Scientists have developed a highly printable bioink as a platform to generate anatomical-scale functional tissues
Lab engineers 3D-functional bone tissues
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Biomaterials
Iron nanorobots go undercover
Customizable magnetic iron nanowires pinpoint and track the movements of target cells
Structural control gives sea urchins strength
Mineralized skeletons of sea urchins that are light and robust hold important clues for analyzing and designing artificial porous materials
Biomaterial immune control discoveries could reduce implant rejection
Scientists have discovered how the materials used in medical implants like artificial joints can be adapted to control the immune response to them and reduce the risk of rejection
A new, highly sensitive chemical sensor uses protein nanowires
Team introduces high-performing ‘green’ electronic sensor
New bone-graft biomaterial gives patients a nicer smile and less pain
A new recipe for a bone-graft biomaterial that is supercooled before application should make it easier to meet dental patients’ expectation
Experimental rapid COVID-19 test using nanoparticle technique developed
Advanced nanotechnology provides “naked eye” visual detection of virus in 10 minutes
A nanostructure that stimulates growth of stem cells for Parkinson’s treatment
This novel invention provides promising insights into stem cell therapies and offers hope of a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease
Nanodevices show how cells change with time, by tracking from the inside
For the first time, scientists have added microscopic tracking devices into the interior of cells, giving a peek into how development starts