A novel 'GI tract-on-a-chip'has shown that covalent adaptable hydrogels can degrade and spontaneously reform in the gastrointestinal tract.
27 July 2020
graphene antennas could offer a flexible metal-free option for wearable electronics
23 July 2020Cordelia Sealy
Melanin that is enriched with selenium protects against harmful radiation from medical X-rays and in spaceflight
23 July 2020Laurie Donaldson
Researchers have synthesized a new form of melanin enriched with selenium for protecting human tissue against harmful radiation.
21 July 2020
Researchers have identified a small number of impurity atoms that may contribute to the strength of enamel, but also make it more soluble.
14 July 2020
2D germanane has potential to deliver active agents directly to tumors
9 July 2020Cordelia Sealy
8 July 2020Christopher A. Schuh
polymer fiber-reinforced bone cements stabilize dental implants more effectively after extraction
7 July 2020Cordelia Sealy
Smart medicines could generate drugs and imaging agents when they come into contact with diseased tissues
6 July 2020
Materials called metal-organic frameworks can be spun into fibres to filter particulate pollutants from air
2 July 2020
Scientists have characterized carp scales down to the nanoscale, potentially allowing their toughness to be replicated in synthetic structural materials.
1 July 2020