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Penn State researchers receive $3 million grant to develop new revascularization techniques

The ability to regenerate and pattern blood vessels, the literal lifelines extending deep into soft tissues, remains an elusive milestone in regenerative medicine.

7 Jul 2023

Korean researchers develop hydrogel that could revolutionize treatment for female infertility

The Health Insurance Review & Assessment Service revealed that over the last year, more than 370,000 Koreans sought medical help for infertility or difficulties in conceiving.

3 Jul 2023

Novel biomaterials approach reveals how mechanical forces shape T cell fate

The successful campaign of adoptive T cell therapies, a type of immunotherapy in which immune T cells are collected from a patient, enhanced outside of the body, and reinfused back into the same patient, especially against blood cancers is well under way.

26 Jun 2023

3D-printed vaginal ovules offer promising treatment for endometriosis

3D-printed vaginal ovules offer controlled release and targeted treatment, showing promise for conditions like endometriosis.

20 Jun 2023

Noncaloric sweeteners with mineral salt blends give zero- and low-calorie drinks a better flavor

Perfect noncaloric replacements for sugar and high fructose corn syrup just don't exist yet. For example, some alternatives have a lingering sweet aftertaste and lack a sugar-like mouthfeel, leaving consumers unsatisfied.

15 Jun 2023

Polymer patch senses dangerous leaks on sutures

To ensure that wounds remain tightly sealed in the abdomen after surgery, researchers at Empa and ETH Zurich have developed a patch with a sensor function.

15 Jun 2023

Breaking barriers: hydrogel reservoir unleashes the potential of HSV-1 virotherapy in cancer

Researchers evaluated the therapeutic efficacy of Navoximod.

13 Jun 2023

Intelligent wound dressing material could bring pain relief to burn patients

One of the challenges in treating burn victims is the frequency of dressing changes, which can be extremely painful. To bring relief to this and other problems, University of Waterloo researchers have created a new type of wound dressing material using advanced polymers.

10 Jun 2023

New folate-targeting magnetic microrobot system shows great potential in cancer treatment

The limited ability of microrobots to assist drugs in entering cells hinders their therapeutic efficacy. To address this, the cancer-targeting molecule folic acid (FA) was introduced to microrobots to promote drug uptake by cancer cells via receptor-ligand-mediated endocytosis.

6 Jun 2023

New type of wound dressing could enhance the healing process for burn patients

One of the challenges in treating burn victims is the frequency of dressing changes, which can be extremely painful.

6 Jun 2023

Innovative probe could deepen our understanding of crucial cellular messenger and pave way for new therapeutic drugs

A ground-breaking study by Loughborough University and the University of Oxford has led to the development of a small molecule probe that could deepen our understanding of a crucial cellular messenger and lead to the development of new therapeutic drugs.

30 May 2023

Hydrogel combines nanozymes and probiotics for effective Candida vaginitis treatment

Research introduces FeLab, a responsive hydrogel that combines nanozymes and probiotics for the treatment of Candida vaginitis. FeLab demonstrates effective anti-Candida activity, promotes vaginal mucosa repair, and restores healthy vaginal microbiota, offering a promising therapeutic approach for this condition.

21 May 2023

Hydrogel News and Research

Penn State researchers receive $3 million grant to develop new revascularization techniques

Korean researchers develop hydrogel that could revolutionize treatment for female infertility

Novel biomaterials approach reveals how mechanical forces shape T cell fate

3D-printed vaginal ovules offer promising treatment for endometriosis

Noncaloric sweeteners with mineral salt blends give zero- and low-calorie drinks a better flavor

Polymer patch senses dangerous leaks on sutures

Breaking barriers: hydrogel reservoir unleashes the potential of HSV-1 virotherapy in cancer

Intelligent wound dressing material could bring pain relief to burn patients

New folate-targeting magnetic microrobot system shows great potential in cancer treatment

New type of wound dressing could enhance the healing process for burn patients

Innovative probe could deepen our understanding of crucial cellular messenger and pave way for new therapeutic drugs

Hydrogel combines nanozymes and probiotics for effective Candida vaginitis treatment

"Smart" sutures can detect inflammation and release drugs

Researchers evaluate the dual-therapeutic effect of gene therapy in mouse model of osteosarcoma

Research develops unique delivery system to treat osteosarcoma

Novel gel offers hope for patients with glioblastoma

New organoid platform could make vaccine screening quicker and greatly reduce animal testing

Pathophysiology, comorbidities, and interventions related to childhood obesity

Injectable microtissue shows promise to improve neuromuscular recovery after peripheral nerve injuries

Synthetic hydrogel-based lymphoma tumor model paves way for personalized cancer therapies

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

From Puberty to Menopause: Clue’s CEO, Audrey Tsang on the Power of Femtech

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