Biomaterials

Bioengineering biomimetic human small muscular pulmonary arteries

Researchers described a new method for parallel biofabrication of a photopatterned, self-rolled and biomimetic pulmonary arterial microvessel of adjustable size and architecture

Protecting DNA origami for anti-cancer drug delivery

Scientists designed a tunable peptide-like molecular coating that enables 3-D DNA nanostructures to maintain their structural integrity and functionality in different physiological environments relevant to drug delivery and other biomedical applications

‘Decoy’ nanoparticles can block HIV and prevent infection

Cloaking nanoparticles in cell membranes draws HIV away from immune cells

Researchers create unique DNA biosensor for early disease detection

The researchers developed an ultrasensitive, electrochemical DNA biosensor based on “urchin-like” carbon nanotube-gold nanoparticle (CNT-AuNP) nanoclusters that represents a promising signal amplification strategy for DNA detection and diagnostic applications

All ‘bio’ yarn doesn’t cause a reaction

‘Bio’ yarn made from human cells can be braided, knitted, or woven into medical devices or scaffolds that don’t elicit an immune reaction

Silica nanoparticles for cancer therapy

Zinc-loaded particles might have the potential to fight breast cancer

Research sheds light on how silver ions kill bacteria

Researchers have taken a step toward better understanding the process by looking at dynamics of proteins in live bacteria at the molecular level

For clogged and hardened hearts, a mussel is the solution

Researchers developed a stem cell therapy on myocardial infarction, using proteins that can be found in mussels, mussel adhesive proteins

Keratin scaffolds for regenerative medicine and tissue engineering

Study using keratin from rat fur holds promise. Researchers have developed a simple method for preparing 3D keratin scaffold models which can be used to study the regeneration of tissue