Researchers have demonstrated that a novel biocompatible adhesive made of two naturally derived polymers is 15 times stronger than adhesive materials currently used for nerve reconstruction and can support the survival, extension, ...
Materials Science
Jun 14, 2018
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The latest issue of Philosophical Transactions B looks at the opportunities for the use of human pluripotent stem cells (PSCs), both from embryos and from the reprogramming of adult cells, as a scalable alternative to using ...
Cell & Microbiology
May 23, 2018
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Fish and amphibians such as newts can perfectly regenerate tissue without scar tissue in the event that they lose organs such as their limbs. Studying the mechanisms of regeneration and homeostasis of tissues has potential ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 24, 2018
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A group of NUST MISIS's young scientists has presented a new therapeutic material based on nanofibers made of polycaprolactone modified with a thin-film antibacterial composition and plasma components of human blood. Biodegradable ...
Bio & Medicine
Feb 16, 2018
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A new 3D printing technique allows researchers to replicate biological structures, which could be used for tissue regeneration and replica organs.
Materials Science
Jan 10, 2018
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Houston Methodist researchers have identified an immune pathway that promotes the formation of a cell that can develop into new tissues and organs.
Medical research
Mar 9, 2017
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Researchers at Tokyo Institute of Technology found that fibroblast growth factors (Fgfs) play an important role in regeneration of damaged fins in zebrafish, offering potential clues on tissue regeneration in other species.
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 4, 2016
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Collagen is an essential protein for living tissue. It forms the stiff scaffolding that provides structure and stability for tissues and the cells within them. It is also nature's packaging material, imbued with qualities ...
Materials Science
May 4, 2016
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A long-standing question in biology is why humans have poor regenerative ability compared to other vertebrates? While tissue injury normally causes us to produce scar tissue, why can't we regenerate an entire digit or piece ...
Cell & Microbiology
Apr 25, 2016
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The human body can repair a lot of tissue damage itself. But sometimes, for instance in case of operations of wounds, it needs help. In her doctoral research, Gosia Wlodarczyk-Biegun developed a protein polymer that provides ...
Polymers
Jan 21, 2016
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