Biomaterials news, October 2010

Strontium stimulates stem cells to form bone

Bioglass nanoparticles containing strontium ions stimulate human-derived stem cells to differentiate into bone-forming cells

Elastomer fibers can stretch to become artificial muscles

Researchers have designed and tested a series of textile fibers that can change shape and generate force like a muscle.

Gold nanoclusters promise treatment for Parkinson’s

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

Fourth-generation biomedical materials

From cellulose to textile fiber

New solutions for utilising fiber-based material in the textile process attract global interest.