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Biomaterials
Nanotweezers probe single cells
New “nano-surgeons” could help advance our fundamental understanding of cellular processes
Small particles act smart against superbugs
Nanoantibiotics could provide new ways of treating drug-resistant ‘superbugs’ and reducing the amounts of traditional antibiotics used
Hybrid nanoparticles restore blood-clotting activity
Conjugating peptides with heparin-binding activity to nanoparticles could lead to a safer drug for reversing heparin activity
Optical cochlear implants restore hearing in deaf gerbils
A cochlear implant uses light to restore auditory responses in deaf gerbils
Micropores let oxygen and nutrients inside biofabricated tissues
Micropores in fabricated tissues allow nutrient and oxygen diffusion into the core. This novel approach may eventually allow lab-grown tissue to contain blood vessels
Ingestible capsule can be controlled wirelessly
Electronic pill can relay diagnostic information or release drugs in response to smartphone commands
Easy-to-image microbeads continuously monitor disease biomarkers
Microbead mobility measurement provides a step towards a wearable diagnostic device
Magnetic nanobots could treat retinal disease
Propeller-shaped devices can easily swim through the dense, vitreous tissue of the eye