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Dramatic advances in the fields of biochemistry, cell and molecular biology, genetics, biomedical engineering and materials science have given rise to the remarkable new cross-disciplinary field of tissue engineering. Tissue engineering uses synthetic or naturally derived, engineered biomaterials to replace damaged or defective tissues, such as bone, skin, and even organs.

New "masked" version of immunotherapy could help fight cancer without causing side effects

Many cancer treatments are notoriously savage on the body; they attack healthy cells at the same time as tumor cells, causing a plethora of side effects.

1 Jun 2022

Study reveals new approach for engineering stable articular cartilage

A new study assesses the effect of the gremlin-1 (GREM1) protein on the in vitro and in vivo stability of bone marrow stem cell (BMSC)-derived cartilage engineered within scaffolds.

29 Apr 2022

Novel plug-and-play multi-organ chip can be customized to the patient

Engineered tissues have become a critical component for modeling diseases and testing the efficacy and safety of drugs in a human context.

27 Apr 2022

Miniature replica of the heart could give a more accurate view of how the organ works

There's no safe way to get a close-up view of the human heart as it goes about its work: you can't just pop it out, take a look, then slot it back in.

22 Apr 2022

Dual release microparticle system promotes cranial bone defect healing

A new dual delivery system designed to sequentially release BMP2 and IGF1 in microparticles in an injectable hydrogel successfully healed an 8-mm cranial defect in rats.

21 Apr 2022

Injectable hybrid inorganic nanoscaffold-templated stem cell assembly for cartilage repair

This study led by Prof. Qiuyu Zhang (Northwestern Polytechnical University), Prof. Ki-Bum Lee (Rutgers University), and Prof. Liang Kong (School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University).

19 Apr 2022

Solid bone marrow aspirates may be a promising therapeutic approach for promoting wound healing

A new study compares the regenerative potential of blood/bone marrow aspirate concentrates obtained from arterial blood, venous blood, and bone marrow aspirate. The study, conducted in rabbits, is reported in the peer-reviewed journal Tissue Engineering Part A.

18 Apr 2022

Could sound waves help to regrow bones?

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Amy Gelmi and Professor Leslie Yeo about their new research that looked at using sound waves to regrow bones.

21 Mar 2022

Previously unknown bacterial enzyme makes new type of polysaccharide

Strings of sugars called polysaccharides are the most abundant biopolymers on Earth. Because of their versatile and environmentally friendly properties, these molecules could eventually replace some plastics.

16 Mar 2022

New 3D model of living brain cancer overcomes a major challenge in tissue engineering

As a potential alternative for drug testing without lab animals, researchers at KTH Royal Institute of Technology developed and successfully tested a 3D model of living brain cancer that surmounts one of the biggest challenges in tissue engineering.

4 Mar 2022

Olympus Discovery Center inaugurated at the University of Maryland

Last week, Olympus joined the University of Maryland in celebrating the grand opening of its new Olympus Discovery Center.

From Evident Corporation - Life Sciences 3 Mar 2022

Harvard’s new kidney engineering technology licensed to San Diego-based Trestle Biotherapeutics

A newly launched startup is building upon innovations developed over several years at the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard University, Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS), and Brigham and Women’s Hospital (Brigham) to engineer functional kidney tissue for renal repair and replacement therapy.

25 Feb 2022

Researchers create artificial tendons in vitro from human stem cells

Researchers from Tokyo Medical and Dental develop artificial tendons in vitro from human stem cells that could fix common tendon injuries such as Achilles tendon rupture.

23 Feb 2022

Tissue engineering advance could one day help patients regrow bones

Researchers have used sound waves to turn stem cells into bone cells, in a tissue engineering advance that could one day help patients regrow bone lost to cancer or degenerative disease.

23 Feb 2022

3D model of living brain cancer developed as a potential alternative for drug testing without animals

23 Feb 2022

Showcasing STEM Women in Medical Science

Every year, the UN celebrates the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. For 2022, the focus is placed on recognizing the role women and girls play in STEM as beneficiaries and as agents of change.

11 Feb 2022

Developing injectable granular hydrogels for brain regeneration and function recovery after stroke

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimate that someone in the United States has a stroke every 40 seconds.

4 Feb 2022

Researchers receive $2,664,522 NIH award to improve long-term functionality of vascular grafts

A graft can be a life-saving device for coronary heart disease, which remains the leading cause of death for both men and women in the United States. However, at small diameters -; such as the coronary artery in the heart -; long-term graft failure rates are often higher than 40 percent.

2 Feb 2022

Researchers use microscopic strands of DNA to assemble hydrogel blocks

Researchers from the Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology Graduate University (OIST) have used microscopic strands of DNA to guide the assembly of gel blocks that are visible to the naked eye.

31 Jan 2022

Using lab-grown stomachs to shed light on the symptoms of COVID-19

Could lab-grown 'mini-stomachs' be used to look at COVID-19 symptoms in children? In this interview, we speak to Paolo De Coppi to find out more.

13 Jan 2022

Tissue Engineering News and Research

New "masked" version of immunotherapy could help fight cancer without causing side effects

Study reveals new approach for engineering stable articular cartilage

Novel plug-and-play multi-organ chip can be customized to the patient

Miniature replica of the heart could give a more accurate view of how the organ works

Dual release microparticle system promotes cranial bone defect healing

Injectable hybrid inorganic nanoscaffold-templated stem cell assembly for cartilage repair

Solid bone marrow aspirates may be a promising therapeutic approach for promoting wound healing

Could sound waves help to regrow bones?

Previously unknown bacterial enzyme makes new type of polysaccharide

New 3D model of living brain cancer overcomes a major challenge in tissue engineering

Olympus Discovery Center inaugurated at the University of Maryland

Harvard’s new kidney engineering technology licensed to San Diego-based Trestle Biotherapeutics

Researchers create artificial tendons in vitro from human stem cells

Tissue engineering advance could one day help patients regrow bones

3D model of living brain cancer developed as a potential alternative for drug testing without animals

Showcasing STEM Women in Medical Science

Developing injectable granular hydrogels for brain regeneration and function recovery after stroke

Researchers receive $2,664,522 NIH award to improve long-term functionality of vascular grafts

Researchers use microscopic strands of DNA to assemble hydrogel blocks

Using lab-grown stomachs to shed light on the symptoms of COVID-19

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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