DNA strands in materials act like traffic signals to start, stop cell activity or regenerate tissue
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Sealant inspired by slug slime could plug holes in the heart
Newly developed glue sticks to wet tissues, effectively sealing wounds after surgery
Carbon nanotubes found safe for reconnecting damaged neurons
May offer future hope for patients with spinal-cord injury
Innovative materials that mimic properties of melanin
Mimicking useful properties of melanin-like materials
Bioengineered human livers mimic natural development
Study uncovers previously unknown genetic-molecular crosstalk
Hitting the bullseye on cancer stem cells
Researchers identified a unique feature of cancer stem cells that can be exploited to kill the deadly cells thought to be the reason that cancer comes back after therapy
Lab-grown human colons could change study of GI disease
Stem cell derived organoids fill gap in modeling common ailments
Sweet bioactive nanomaterial can promote bone growth
A novel “sugar-coated” nanomaterial can promote the growth of new bone, as well as other bodily tissues, with minimal use of growth factor
Making vessels leaky on demand could aid drug delivery
Scientists use magnets and nanoparticles to open, close gaps in blood vessels