Researchers have developed a hydrogel composed of poly(N-acryloylglycinamide) (PNAGAm) grafted with arginine (R)–glycine (G)–aspartic acid (D)–serine (S) peptide whose elastic modulus can be changed ...

Advancements in biomedical technology continually introduce innovative materials that bridge the gap between biological tissues and electronic devices. Among these, conductive hydrogels have emerged ...

Growing cells in the laboratory is an art that humans have mastered decades ago. Recreating entire three-dimensional tissues is much more challenging. Researchers are developing a new hydrogel-based ...

(Nanowerk News) Researchers at Hokkaido University in Japan have combined natural squid tissues with synthetic polymers to develop a strong and versatile hydrogel that mimics many of the unique ...

Natural squid tissues and synthetic polymers were combined by scientists at Hokkaido University in Japan to create a robust hydrogel that closely resembles the special characteristics of biological ...

view from top of jar with yogurt isolated on white background. Eat yogurt spoon close up. Researchers used yogurt by-products to create extracellular vesicles and then used the vesicles to make a ...

The mechanical properties of tissue matrix are crucial for maintaining cell health and function. With aging, tissue matrix loses its mechanical integrity and exhibits altered biophysical properties, ...

When you think about materials used in medicine, you likely picture metals, plastics, or synthetic gels. Researchers at the ...

(Nanowerk News) One of the primary goals in the field of tissue engineering and regenerative medicine is the development of artificial scaffolds that can serve as substitutes for damaged tissue. These ...