Sticky biomaterial could repair corneal injuries in patients
Gel-based solution avoids the complications associated with current standard treatments
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Lizzie Norris is a PhD student contributor to Physics World based at Imperial College London. Her PhD focuses on the use of biomaterials for regenerative medicine. She has an MEng in mechanical engineering from Exeter University, UK.
Gel-based solution avoids the complications associated with current standard treatments
Biodegradable device delivers electrical stimulation to peripheral nerves to kick start nerve regrowth and enhance muscle recovery
New light-activated, drug-delivery system for targeting tumours shows promise
Coupled with radiotherapy, the new approach helps fight secondary tumours outside of the irradiated area
From mobile phones to smart watches, the sophistication and popularity of portable electronic devices have increased rapidly over the last decade. Despite revolutionary advances, we still need to plug in and recharge our devices regularly. Researchers in China, the US and Taiwan, reporting in the journal ACS Nano, have developed a portable charger—made partially from paper—which […]
Adding nanoparticles to the surface of tumour cells could make them more susceptible to treatment with particular cancer drugs, according to new research at MIT. The study showed that nanoparticles tethered to the cell surface can increase the effects of forces exerted on the tumour cells by physiological fluids flowing within the body, which makes […]
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