New device could be used in health-monitoring applications and even to detect diseases such as diabetes
Silk-based sensor analyses sweat biomarkers in real time
Biotechnology
Complex organ models grown in the lab
Scientists at the University of Würzburg have successfully produced human tissues from stem cells. They have a complexity similar to that of normal tissue and are far superior to previous structures
New design rules allow ribosomes to create advanced materials
Researchers have formulated design rules that guide how ribosomes can incorporate new kinds of monomers to produce synthetic polymers
Novel shape-shifting material can produce human face
Complex shape-shifting lattices composed of multiple elastomeric materials can grow or shrink in response to changes in temperature
Microswimmers manipulate single particles and cells
A new type of micromotor controlled by ultrasound and magnets could provide a powerful tool for advanced biomedical research
Method for 3D printing of soft materials in fine detail
New technique for 3D printing of soft materials with additive manufacturing
3D bacterial biofilms help tackle antimicrobial resistance crisis
With antimicrobial resistance rising worldwide, 3D printed bacterial biofilms could provide a key weapon to aid the discovery of novel therapeutic targets
Plasmonic nanoprobe optically monitors neural activity
New device is better than traditional microelectrode and fluorescence-based approaches
New silk materials put wrinkle into pattern creation
Researchers have developed silk materials that can wrinkle into highly detailed patterns, which can be erased by flooding the silk surface with vapor