They're ba-ack! But in a new disease-fighting role. Viruses that infect and kill bacteria—used to treat infections in the pre-antibiotic era a century ago and in the former Soviet Union today—may have ...

Chemistry - Biochemistry

May 08, 2013 4.3 / 5 (3) 0

Over 20 million people in Europe suffer from osteoarthritis which can lead to extensive damage to the knee and hip cartilage. Stem cells offer a promising way forward but a key challenge has been to design a 'smart material' ...

Chemistry - Materials Science

May 07, 2013 5 / 5 (2) 0