Biomaterials

Confinement precludes ice formation

Confinement of water in lipid nanochannels precludes ice formation

It's a living thing...kinda

DNA-based Assembly and Synthesis of Hierarchical, materials

Taking inspiration from how fruitflies smell

Nanostructured fruitfly olfactory sensors

Acta Journals Editors Transitioning to Joint Appointments

Novel biological MOF can lock into DNA interactions

A metal-organic framework made of the DNA base adenine can lock the DNA base thymine within its cavities for chemical reactions.

Wood membrane can convert heat to electricity

Researchers have developed a wood membrane than can generate an ionic voltage from a small temperature differential.

‘Living glue’ inspired by nature

‘living glue’ inspired by marine organisms like barnacles and mussels works underwater or in highly damp or humid conditions

Lobster inspires soft but strong body armor

underbelly of lobsters could hold clue to developing a tough, strong and flexible material for body armor and other applications

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Magnetic nanostructures modify bone regenerating scaffolds