Alessia Battigelli reviews organic materials formed by the self-assembly of peptoids in Biopolymers
Bio-Interfaces for Immuno-Engineering
Special issue in Advanced Healthcare Materials, edited by Weiqiang Chen and Deok‐Ho Kim, including biomaterial-immune cell interactions, immunotherapy, immune organs-on-chip and mechanobiology.
Are Woodpeckers Bullheaded?
A combination of experiments and simulations show how woodpeckers are protected from concussion by the structure of their skull.
Stem Cell-Macrophage Interactions with Ferumoxytol and Ferumoxytol-derived Nanoparticles
“Off the shelf” allogeneic stem cell transplants and stem cell nano‐composites are being used for the treatment of degenerative bone diseases. However, major and minor histocompatibility antigens of therapeutic cell transplants can be recognized as foreign and lead to their rejection by the host immune system.
Industrial Carbon Dioxide Photocatalysis
Researchers at the University of Toronto discuss the origins and advances of carbon dioxide photocatalysis.
Interview: Prof. Pamela Habibović
“Direct societal impact of my work is something I am proud of” – Pamela Habibović on biomaterials.
Mimicking Healthy and Diseased Cell Environments
Research suggests that epigenetic remodeling can be persistent and might be a memory keeper.
Light-Powered Robots
Space exploration and grocery shopping—how light-powered robots can help us with mundane and unimaginable tasks.
How Fish Developed Jaws
A fascinating look at the evolution of the fish jaw.
Crosslinking the Way to Stronger Fillings
Designing stronger, more durable materials for tooth fillings and bone repair