A superior surgical sealant mimics the structural and mechanical properties of lung tissue to repair air leaks after surgery.
Living biobots come together to repair torn tissue
Microscopic robots made out of a patient’s own cells may be able to work inside the body to repair damage, scope out signs of disease, or fight off infections.
Plants signal danger and fortify neighbors against hungry insects
Squash plants send chemical warnings underground, empowering neighbors to resist insect attacks, providing insights into natural pest management.
Click chemistry used to weave customizable spider silk
Click chemistry spins bacterial-produced spider silk into a biomedical marvel, promising innovations in fiber optics, wound healing, and tissue regeneration.
It’s alive! How living materials are reshaping sustainable engineering
Discover how living materials are revolutionizing sustainable engineering, offering self-healing and responsive solutions for a greener future.
Sealant with integrated sensors rapidly detects leaks after stomach surgery
An acid sensitive hydrogel makes it possible to detect dangerous leaks before they cause damage.
Exploring effective treatments for hereditary hair loss
Scientists are delving into the future of hair loss treatments, from macromolecules to laser therapies and CRISPR gene editing.
Blood-curdling inspiration for mixed-size porous materials
Blood coagulation is a common but delicate physiological behavior and is inspiring new porous materials.
Reprogramming immune cells for living cancer therapy
A new way of reprogramming the body’s immune cells to seek out and eliminate cancer cells, acting as an internal cancer therapy.
Light-activated molecular machines combat antimicrobial resistance
A selective weapon that can be remotely controlled to kill bacteria independently or in concert with current antibiotic approaches.