Read article: Tailored implant surfaces could help direct immune response
Surface modification of orthopaedic implants can boost tissue regeneration, minimize infections and help direct the body’s immune response
Read article: Suction forces enable precise bioprinting
Aspiration-assisted technique could be used in regenerative medicine, tissue engineering and the creation of “organs-on-a-chip” for drug testing and disease modelling
Read article: Protein aggregation goes catalytic
Mathematical model describes how proteins self-assemble into the amyloid fibrils associated with diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's
Read article: Gold nanoparticles inside cells are not inert, say researchers
New study reveals that cells can metabolize gold even though it is not essential for their function
Read article: Organic electrochemical transistor monitors bone cell differentiation
New technique detects real-time concentrations of an important cytokine molecule secreted as stem cells transform into bone
Read article: Thin hairs beat thicker ones in strength test
Tests of hairs from eight different mammals showed that thinner hairs tend to shear off, whereas thick hairs break cleanly
Read article: Breaking the mystery of bone micro-architecture
Researchers discover a feature of bone responsible for its longevity that could lead to advances in ultra-lightweight material design
Read article: MRI-compatible electrodes line up for use in neural probes
Glassy carbon microelectrodes that are compatible with MRI scanning could prove a safer option for patients with deep brain stimulation implants
Read article: Cells thrive in blood-based bioink
3D bioprinted structures made with human platelet-derived bioink are particularly hospitable to cells, promoting proliferation without the need for animal products
Read article: Clingfish inspires suction cups for underwater robots
Biomimetic adhesion could help recover fragile archaeological specimens
