Read article: Fluorescent peptide probe tracks lung infections 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: Electrical pulses speed up nerve regeneration in rats 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: Gel filling enhances root canal treatment 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: Engineering transplantable fat tissue Biomaterials Research update Engineering transplantable fat tissue An important first step towards making large-volume samples for regenerative medicine applications
Read article: Gold nanorods may affect genomic DNA Biomaterials Research update Gold nanorods may affect genomic DNA New study casts doubt on the non-cytotoxicity of these medically important nanomaterials
Read article: Decoy nanoparticles prevent HIV infection 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: Gold nanoclusters turn bacteria into photosynthetic machines 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: Nanosilicates deliver angiogenesis therapies Biophysics Research update Nanosilicates deliver angiogenesis therapies Two-dimensional nanosilicates act as a platform for delivering proangiogenic factors
Read article: Colour-changing contact lenses could improve drug delivery 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: mRNA nanoparticles restore tumour-suppressor gene Biomaterials Research update mRNA nanoparticles restore tumour-suppressor gene A new approach to treating cancer
Physics World podcast Explore our two regular podcast series, Physics World Weekly and Physics World Stories