Biomaterials

Biomaterials Journals

Pitcher plants create a slippery trap for insects

surface topography of the pitcher plant creates the right conditions for insects to slip into its trap

Biodegradable iron has the strength to fix bone

porous iron has great potential as a scaffold for bone repair

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Magnetic scaffolds trigger tendon regeneration

polymer scaffolds embedded with magnetic nanoparticles trigger stem cell differentiation and tendon regeneration

Polymer nanoparticles on the brain

polymer NPs can elude the immune system and cross the blood brain barrier

Boosting the photodynamic therapy efficiency by using stimuli-responsive and AIE-featured nanoparticles

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Bacteria biofilms offer insight into the mechanobiology of infections

Bacterial biofilms can mechanically disrupt tissue means they could damage their host without using toxins

Light-activated CaproGlu brings tissue together

light-activated bioadhesive bonds tissue together in wet or dry conditions

Nanoparticles target tumor’s blood supply

drug-loaded silica nanoparticles target the blood vessels that supply tumors with oxygen and nutrients to ‘starve’ cancer cells

Using decoys to fight autoimmune diseases

A material that mimics the organs targeted by autoimmune cells could draw these cells away from vulnerable body tissues

Laser makes micromachines right

direct laser writing approach can print such shape-changing 3D polymer micromachines in a single step

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Gold nanoclusters promise treatment for Parkinson’s

clusters of gold nanoparticles promise a new way of treating the debilitating neurodegenerative condition Parkinson’s disease

Biopolymer nanoparticles shine brightly

Nanoparticles made from cellulose acetate are promising candidate for medical imaging applications

Protein guides creation of synthetic enamel material

Researchers have developed a new way to grow mineralized materials that could regenerate hard tissues such as dental enamel and bone.