Chemically coated, ceramic implants successfully guided the regrowth of missing bone in lab animals while “steadily dissolving,” researchers report
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Nanovesicles block hepatitis B
New biomimetic decoys could help in the development of next-generation anti-viral strategies in nanomedicine
Synthesizing stronger spider silk
Researchers have engineered bacteria to produce a biosynthetic spider silk that is comparable in physical characteristics with its natural counterparts
Mantis shrimp strikes again to inspire tougher composite materials
Twisting cracks protect crustacean’s club during high-speed impacts
Wicked membranes mimic ultrastretchable spider silk
Researchers produce synthetic membranes with the same capillary reservoir structure that allows extensions of 10,000% without rupture in biological threads
Liver model improves drug testing
New organ-on-a-chip promises more accurate drug screening plus fresh insights into liver disease
Self-healing material mimics the resilience of soft biological tissue
Imagine first-responder robots that instantly heal themselves when damaged, or wires that continue to conduct electricity when cut
Outstripping spider silk with cellulose
Materials scientists are taking steps towards emulating the structures and architectures of natural materials at the nanoscale level
Butterfly wings inspire nanostructured medical implants
Researchers have begun development of a new intraocular pressure sensor for glaucoma patients