Read article: Light controls a ‘living biomaterial’
Light controls a ‘living biomaterial’
A bacteria-based living biomaterial can be controlled with light to interact with mammalian cells
Read article: Light controls a ‘living biomaterial’
Read article: Functional gradient effects make spider webs special
Functional gradient effects make spider webs special
Findings may help in the development of new types of impact-resistant structures
Read article: Brain disease drug delivery research gets quantitative
Brain disease drug delivery research gets quantitative
The first investigation to quantitatively evaluate successful delivery and activity of enzymes encapsulated in lipid nanoparticles shows promise for treating Gaucher disease
Read article: Replacement bisphenols are endocrine disrupters too
Replacement bisphenols are endocrine disrupters too
“Bisphenol-free” products could be just as harmful for reproductive health as those containing bisphenol-A according to a new study
Read article: Smart self-setting material improves bone implants
Smart self-setting material improves bone implants
A novel piezoelectric bone cement could enhance healing of orthopaedic defects
Read article: Cloaking nanoparticles from liver cells lengthens blood circulation
Cloaking nanoparticles from liver cells lengthens blood circulation
Avoiding liver cell uptake proves key for better drug delivery vesicle design
Read article: Nanovesicles block hepatitis B
Nanovesicles block hepatitis B
New biomimetic decoys could help in the development of next-generation anti-viral strategies in nanomedicine
Read article: Nano-pillars fight the build-up of bacteria
Nano-pillars fight the build-up of bacteria
Innovative anti-bacterial implants with structured surfaces may boost the success of medical implants
Read article: Squid-inspired proteins make new thermal switch
Squid-inspired proteins make new thermal switch
New work could help solve thermal management problems in refrigeration, data storage, electronics and textiles
Read article: Nanoreactor drives biocatalytic cascades
Nanoreactor drives biocatalytic cascades
MOF structures could find use in a variety of biotechnological applications, such as new and efficient solar energy conversion systems
