“Living glue” inspired by marine organisms like barnacles and mussels works underwater or in highly damp or humid conditions
“Living glue” inspired by nature
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Lobster inspires soft but strong body armor
Underbelly of lobsters could hold clue to developing a tough, strong and flexible material for body armor and other applications
Do-it-yourself DNA design
Researchers develop a new algorithm that allows users to create nanoscale 2D DNA structures from a simple drawing
Living glues, inspired by marine animals
Researchers develop the world’s first “living biofilm” adhesive with tuneable behaviour
Biopolymer nanoparticles shine brightly
Nanoparticles made from cellulose acetate are promising candidate for medical imaging applications
Honeybee protein keeps stem cells youthful
An active protein component of royal jelly helps honeybees create new queens. Researchers have identified a similar protein in mammals, which keeps cultured embryonic stem cells pluripotent
Graphene oxide gives some backbone to seaweed hydrogel
A 3D printing technique can produce intricate structures from a novel, stiff material made from seaweed-derived alginate and graphene oxide
Photosynthetic sutures promote wound healing
Sutures containing genetically modified microalgae have the potential to enhance wound healing
Novel citrate-based material can boost bone growth
A novel biodegradable polymer that incorporates citrate can provide the extra energy that stem cells need to form new bone tissue