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Researchers develop Cluster-Wells to facilitate the study of circulating tumor cells

Cancer spreads via circulating tumor cells (CTCs) that travel through the blood to other organs, and they are nearly impossible to track. Now, researchers at the Georgia Institute of Technology have found a detection method that could revolutionize cancer treatment by showing how cancers metastasize and what stage they are. This could lead to earlier and more targeted treatment, beginning with a simple blood test.

16 Aug 2022

New gel-based cartilage substitute is stronger and more durable than the real thing

Over-the-counter pain relievers, physical therapy, steroid injections -- some people have tried it all and are still dealing with knee pain.

11 Aug 2022

A low-energy, high FODMAP diet in prediabetes and diabetes?

Researchers summarize the available knowledge on FODMAPs and suggest that they can play a role in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.

10 Aug 2022

Researchers develop a long-acting injectable formulation of the anti-TB drug rifabutin

In 2020, more than 1.5 million people around the world died of tuberculosis, marking the first time in more than a decade that annual TB deaths had increased and demonstrating the global need for better access to treatments.

8 Aug 2022

New enzyme-based biosensor may aid in rapid disease screening and metabolism assessment

Scientists from the Tokyo Medical and Dental University\ introduce an easy method for manufacturing biosensors made from electrospun polymers.

8 Aug 2022

Polymer-embedded copper-based nanoparticles prevent surface contamination by viruses

In a new study, researchers developed nanocomposite coatings to prevent surface contamination by a human coronavirus (HCoV).

4 Aug 2022

The recent progress in investigating the inhibitory impact of nanosponges and antiviral delivery against SARS-CoV-2

Researchers assessed the potential of nanosponges against SARS-CoV-2.

1 Aug 2022

Study may help overcome some obstacles to the development of nanoparticle-based drugs

Using nanoparticles to deliver cancer drugs offers a way to hit tumors with large doses of drugs while avoiding the harmful side effects that often come with chemotherapy.

21 Jul 2022

Using microparticles to create 'self-boosting' vaccines

Most vaccines, from measles to Covid-19, require a series of multiple shots before the recipient is considered fully vaccinated.

13 Jul 2022

First biohybrid model of human ventricles is an important step forward for organ biofabrication

Heart disease -; the leading cause of death in the U.S. -; is so deadly in part because the heart, unlike other organs, cannot repair itself after injury.

8 Jul 2022

Singapore researchers develop a bio-functional thermogel to prevent retinal scarring

Singapore scientists have developed a bio-functional thermogel, a type of synthetic polymer, to prevent retinal scarring caused by failed retinal detachment repair surgery.

4 Jul 2022

Recent advances in wearable electronic devices developed using electrospinning

Wearable technology has exploded in recent years. Spurred by advances in flexible sensors, transistors, energy storage, and harvesting devices, wearables encompass miniaturized electronic devices worn directly on the human skin for sensing a range of biophysical and biochemical signals or, as with smart watches, for providing convenient human-machine interfaces.

28 Jun 2022

Polymers News and Research

Researchers develop Cluster-Wells to facilitate the study of circulating tumor cells

New gel-based cartilage substitute is stronger and more durable than the real thing

A low-energy, high FODMAP diet in prediabetes and diabetes?

Researchers develop a long-acting injectable formulation of the anti-TB drug rifabutin

New enzyme-based biosensor may aid in rapid disease screening and metabolism assessment

Polymer-embedded copper-based nanoparticles prevent surface contamination by viruses

The recent progress in investigating the inhibitory impact of nanosponges and antiviral delivery against SARS-CoV-2

Study may help overcome some obstacles to the development of nanoparticle-based drugs

Using microparticles to create 'self-boosting' vaccines

First biohybrid model of human ventricles is an important step forward for organ biofabrication

Singapore researchers develop a bio-functional thermogel to prevent retinal scarring

Recent advances in wearable electronic devices developed using electrospinning

Researchers develop new method based on magneto-active polymers to study cellular behavior

Lipid-peptide nanocomplexes offer new mRNA platform

Rensselaer researchers develop a way to make N95 face masks as germ killers

Researchers investigate the cell adhesion behavior on spider silk for medical use

The microbiome plays a vital role in a healthy diet

Study describes one of the first entirely new drug delivery microencapsulation approaches in decades

MIT researchers identify components of mucus that can inhibit fungal infections

Researchers create a new type of nanostructured muscle-like fibers

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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