Human test subjects may no longer be needed for mosquito bite trials thanks to invention of new biomaterial
Mosquitoes: the world’s deadliest animal. These tiny flying insects are vectors for dengue fever, yellow fever, Zika, malaria, and many ...
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This groundbreaking biomaterial heals tissues from the inside out
A new biomaterial that can be injected intravenously, reduces inflammation in tissue and promotes cell and tissue repair. The biomaterial ...
Injectable biomaterial with enhanced mechanical and coagulative capabilities for treating aneurysms
Aneurysms, abnormal enlargement or ballooning in the wall of blood vessels can result in rupture and fatal bleeding. To treat aneurysms, ...
Novel biomaterial prevents rejection of transplants for type 1 diabetes
BOSTON – In type 1 diabetes, an autoimmune response attacks the pancreas’s insulin-producing beta cells, leading to marked fluctuations in ...
Biomaterial improves islet transplants for treatment of type 1 diabetes
Islet cell transplants are a promising treatment that can cure difficult-to-treat type 1 diabetes. The cells, taken from a donor ...
How bacteria create a piggy bank for the lean times Basic science discovery could lead to improved biomaterial production
Bacteria can store extra resources for the lean times. It’s a bit like keeping a piggy bank or carrying a ...