Biomaterials

Advanced biosensors integrated into dressings capture molecular information to monitor whether wounds are healing.

A milk protein contained in
gastro-resistant microcapsules could be used to give foods cancer-fighting,
immune-boosting properties

Stable, inexpensive and easy-to-prepare active ingredients for topical treatments effectively clear a fungal eye infection

Antibacterial and antifouling polymer coatings could soon relegate catheter-associated infections in the blood to history

A three-dimensional fiber scaffold promotes large-scale stem cell proliferation and differentiation to levels suitable for tissue transplants

Drawing their inspiration from nature, A*STAR researchers develop a brand new type of anti-reflective plastic

A 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 membrane coating and morphology could dramatically enhance the performance of human kidney cells in bioartificial kidneys

A model that relates multi-level organization and mechanical properties of biomaterials could guide the design of artificial composites

Porous structures made from a copolymer of polyhydroxybutyrate and polyethylene glycol are ideal scaffolds for bone regeneration

Attaching a water-soluble polymer layer to nanometer-sized silica spheres improves their mobility, facilitating drug delivery in the body

Submicron features patterned on surfaces of polymer biomaterials can prevent blood clots