Inspired by a parasitic worm that digs its sharp teeth into its host’s intestines, researchers have designed tiny, star-shaped microdevices that can latch onto intestinal mucosa and release drugs into the body
March 19–21, 2021
Vellore, India
Bacterial biofilms can mechanically disrupt tissue means they could damage their host without using toxins
September 5-9, 2021
Porto, Portugal
A specially formulated bioink combined with a robotic interlocking mechanism pave the way towards 3D printing of living tissue directly in patients
Novel composites of nanocellulose and metal nanoparticles could prove of use for various optical, catalytic, electrical and biomedical applications
Plasma technology could improve viability of implants
Surface modification of orthopaedic implants can boost tissue regeneration, minimize infections and help direct the body’s immune response
Antibodies attached to the surface of red blood cells could boost the body’s ability to fight disease
