The EHU’s BIOMAT group has developed a biodegradable gel using natural materials and shape memory for use in tissue ...

Bioelectronics is a field of research in which biology and electronics converge. In medicine, for example, an external electric current is used to cure or monitor diseases of the nervous system, and ...

Hydrogels are polymer materials made mostly from water. They can be used in a wide range of medical and other applications. However, previous incarnations of the materials suffered from repeated ...

Regenerating cartilage damage by using biological scaffolds of cellulose and soy The EHU’s BIOMAT group has developed a ...

The IIT's bandage is made from a new biodegradable material developed by the team, consisting of zein, a protein obtained from maize; pectin, a sugar found in the peel of many fruits, like for example ...

Scientists regularly turn to nature for inspiration in their pursuit of next-generation materials, and a team of engineers studying the porous microstructures of bone and wood has come up with a ...

From enhancing mobility and motor function to improving sensory capabilities, brain-computer interfaces (BCI) can expand our human capabilities by enabling seamless communication, improving cognitive ...

Biomedical engineers at USC have created a new biocompatible material that is safe for marine life and avoids harmful microplastics. According to UNESCO, plastic waste makes up 80% of all marine ...