Disinfecting nanobots could be the key to preventing the failure of root canal fillings post-treatment.
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Nicholas Peppas, a chorus of healthcare materials
A pioneer of advanced healthcare materials, Nicholas Peppas continues to innovate in the fields of healthcare materials and drug delivery.
Parkinson’s disease treatment based on artificial enzymes
Researchers in Shanghai report a potential therapeutic based on Prussian blue to tackle Parkinson’s disease.
Gecko feet-inspired dry adhesive could stick around
Inspired by microscopic hairs on gecko feet, scientists in South Korea have developed a shape-memory polymer that acts as a dry adhesive.
MRI cancer therapy uses magnetic seeds to destroy tumors
Magnetic seeds are guided toward cancer cells through tissues in the body, providing a safe means of treating hard-to-reach tumors.
Biodegradable microparticles could be used to fight antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Researchers hope that commercially available inhalers could be used to deliver novel treatment to infected lungs.
Computer simulations pave the way for improved mRNA vaccines
Molecular dynamics offer ways to improve lipid-based therapeutic delivery systems.
Could domestication be linked to animals’ gut bacteria?
Researchers look to the guts of chickens’ ancestors to gain insights into domestication.
Study reveals what makes the Delta variant so infectious
A part of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein could prove to be its Achilles’ heel.
Drinking coffee out of coffee: The material potential of spent coffee grounds
Chemists improve the properties of bio-based resins using spent coffee grounds as a key ingredient.