Biomaterials news, April 2018

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Biomimetic outperforms nature

A synthetic foldamer that mimics DNA binds to proteins better than DNA.

25 April 2018David Bradley

Proteins could target specific cells with natural enzymes and drugs to treat disease.

23 April 2018

Find out about the recipients of the 2018 Outstanding review awards from the Acta Journals.

19 April 2018

Using caffeine as a catalyst, researchers have devised a way to create gummy, biocompatible gels that could be used for medical applications.

17 April 2018

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