Researchers found that neurons derived from stem cells can connect with native neurons and restore motor functions
Stem cells can repair Parkinson’s-damaged circuits in mouse brains
Biotechnology
Layer of strength, layer of functionality for biomedical fibers
Researchers discuss methods of producing core-sheath polymer fibers and their promising applications
Organoids produce embryonic heart
Bioengineers have used organoids – tiny lab-grown organs – to mimic the early development of the heart in the mouse embryo. The work is another step towards future bioartificial organs for research and transplants
Algae breathe life into 3D engineered tissues
3D bioprinted algae can be harnessed as a sustainable source of oxygen for human cells in engineered vascularized tissues, researchers reported
A patch that could help heal broken hearts
Researchers have developed a cardiac patch with tiny engineered blood vessels that improved recovery from MI in rats and pigs
Stem cell sheets harvested in just two days
A team has developed a thermoresponsive nanotopography cell culture platform
3D bioprinted heart provides new tool for surgeons
Surgeons will soon have a powerful new tool for planning and practice with the creation of the first full-sized 3D bioprinted model of the human heart
Biomaterial-based cancer vaccine: A viable vaccine for tough tumors
Biomaterial-based cancer vaccine combines chemo and immunotherapy to treat triple-negative breast cancer in mice
Novel method for spraying plant-based wires onto 3D objects
Engineers have developed a method for spraying nanowires made of a plant-based material called methylcellulose onto 3D objects