Biomaterials news, January 2022

Ultrasound gives cell scaffolds the right cues

sound-sensitive hydrogels can change their stiffness locally to affect cellular behavior

Nanoscale drug delivery system treats tumors by phone

drug delivery system based on gold nanoclusters is triggered by a smartphone to suppress growth of targeted tumors

New bone-like material combines hard and soft

Researchers have combined a soft gel, a polymer and a biomolecule to produce a material that can morph into various shapes before hardening.

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Hairy cellulose nanoparticles capture chemotherapy drugs

Researchers have developed hairy cellulose nanocrystals that can capture off-target chemotherapy drugs to prevent tissue damage.

Hardened wood could replace plastic and steel

Simple and effective approach to manufacturing a super hard material from bulk natural wood

Composite Structures Board Member Prof. Leng Jinsong elected Academician of the Chinese Academy of Science