Biomaterials
Sensor-equipped smart dressings signal when healing stalls
2 Mar 2023Advanced biosensors integrated into dressings capture molecular information to monitor whether wounds are healing.
Getting functional proteins from A to B
12 Dec 2017A milk protein contained in
gastro-resistant microcapsules could be used to give foods cancer-fighting,
immune-boosting properties
A robust cure for a fungal eye infection
7 May 2013Stable, inexpensive and easy-to-prepare active ingredients for topical treatments effectively clear a fungal eye infection
Shielding blood from a sticky problem
12 Feb 2013Antibacterial and antifouling polymer coatings could soon relegate catheter-associated infections in the blood to history
Building up stem cell production
25 Sep 2012A three-dimensional fiber scaffold promotes large-scale stem cell proliferation and differentiation to levels suitable for tissue transplants
Fantastic plastic
19 Jun 2012Drawing their inspiration from nature, A*STAR researchers develop a brand new type of anti-reflective plastic
A cement for clever bones
24 Apr 2012A new type of bone cement is unlikely to cause infection as it contains porous silica particles that slowly release antibiotics into the body
The right tool for the right job
27 Mar 2012The right membrane coating and morphology could dramatically enhance the performance of human kidney cells in bioartificial kidneys
Demystifying natural hierarchy
13 Sep 2011A model that relates multi-level organization and mechanical properties of biomaterials could guide the design of artificial composites
Close to the bone
21 Dec 2010Porous structures made from a copolymer of polyhydroxybutyrate and polyethylene glycol are ideal scaffolds for bone regeneration
Smooth delivery
22 Jun 2010Attaching a water-soluble polymer layer to nanometer-sized silica spheres improves their mobility, facilitating drug delivery in the body
Stop the clot
11 May 2010Submicron features patterned on surfaces of polymer biomaterials can prevent blood clots