Nanomedicine Research update Nanoparticle-coated membrane improves dental implants A nanoparticle-coated collagen membrane could help avoid infection in bone reconstruction before dental implants Read article: Nanoparticle-coated membrane improves dental implants
Biomaterials Research update Fluorescent peptide probe tracks lung infections New technology is the first to directly detect Gram-negative bacteria in real time at the bedside Read article: Fluorescent peptide probe tracks lung infections
Biomaterials Research update Electrical pulses speed up nerve regeneration in rats Biodegradable device delivers electrical stimulation to peripheral nerves to kick start nerve regrowth and enhance muscle recovery Read article: Electrical pulses speed up nerve regeneration in rats
Biomaterials Research update Gel filling enhances root canal treatment A biodegradable polymer that releases nitric oxide and antibiotics can aid with tooth regeneration following root canal surgery Read article: Gel filling enhances root canal treatment
Biomaterials Research update Engineering transplantable fat tissue An important first step towards making large-volume samples for regenerative medicine applications Read article: Engineering transplantable fat tissue
Biomaterials Research update Gold nanorods may affect genomic DNA New study casts doubt on the non-cytotoxicity of these medically important nanomaterials Read article: Gold nanorods may affect genomic DNA
Biomaterials Research update Decoy nanoparticles prevent HIV infection Nanoparticles masquerading as host T cells can trick the HIV virus and offer a potential cure Read article: Decoy nanoparticles prevent HIV infection
Biomaterials Research update Gold nanoclusters turn bacteria into photosynthetic machines New catalytic biohybrids can generate fuel from sunlight and might find use in green-energy applications Read article: Gold nanoclusters turn bacteria into photosynthetic machines
Biophysics Research update Nanosilicates deliver angiogenesis therapies Two-dimensional nanosilicates act as a platform for delivering proangiogenic factors Read article: Nanosilicates deliver angiogenesis therapies
Biomaterials Research update Colour-changing contact lenses could improve drug delivery Self-reporting contact lenses with specific binding sites offer the potential for better treatment of eye disease Read article: Colour-changing contact lenses could improve drug delivery
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