Search results for bone regeneration

Cell & Microbiology Oct 24, 2016

Research on rare genetic disease reveals new stem cell pathway

How do you improve a Nobel Prize-winning discovery? Add a debilitating disease-causing gene mutation.

Engineering Oct 21, 2016

3-D printing and origami techniques combined in development of self-folding medical implants

Researchers at TU Delft have made flat surfaces that are 3-D printed and then 'taught' how to self- fold later. The materials are potentially very well suited for all kinds of medical implants. They report on their findings ...

Materials Science Oct 18, 2016

The healing potential of crab shells

Combining a sugar derived from crab and shrimp shells with nanomaterials could lead to applications that enhance bone regeneration and wound healing.

Cell & Microbiology Oct 3, 2016

Early development reveals axolotl mysteries

In the amphibian world, the axolotl is the replacement-parts king.

Biochemistry Sep 23, 2016

Plant-made antimicrobial peptide targets dental plaque and gum tissues

Protein drugs, which derive from biological sources, represent some of the most important and effective biopharmaceuticals on the market. Some, like insulin, have been used for decades, while many more based on cloned genes ...

Bio & Medicine Sep 21, 2016

Stem cell research could lead to treatment breakthroughs

Scientists have discovered a new way to replicate the regenerative power of stem cells in the lab, which could lead to powerful treatments for injuries and diseases.

Polymers Aug 29, 2016

Simple polymer could unlock more effective bone regeneration treatments

A new technique developed by biomedical engineers could help to unlock the full potential of a promising treatment for bone regeneration, creating better therapies for spinal injuries, bone grafts and other orthopaedic surgeries.

Materials Science Aug 9, 2016

New approach to drug development with Upsalite

For the first time, researchers have revealed the nanostructure of the mesoporous magnesium carbonate Upsalite and pore size control was achieved without organic templates or swelling agents. By controlling the pore structure ...

Cell & Microbiology Aug 3, 2016

Scientists develop new way to measure important chemical modification on RNA

A team of scientists including researchers from UCLA has developed an RNA sequencing technique that provides detailed information about a chemical modification that occurs on RNA and plays an important role in pluripotent ...

Nanomaterials Jul 29, 2016

Researchers employ novel approach to assemble peptoids on a solid surface

Nature exquisitely assembles proteins and peptides into highly ordered functional materials, such as those critical for bone formation. These natural materials inspire researchers to innovate approaches to mimic nature for ...

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