Researchers at the University of California, San Diego have developed a new ‘living’ material.
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‘Living materials’ made with genetically engineered bacteria and Jell-O-like gel could make pollutants in water bodies nontoxic.
Burn injuries can lead to disfiguring and sometimes crippling scars.
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Skin grafts for severe burn injuries may require multiple operations over the course of a lifetime to address crippling scars.
How many X chromosomes you have can affect your health.
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A one-size-fits-all approach may not be best for treating cardiovascular disease. Taking sex chromosomes into account could make for more effective and equitable care.
Hydrogel beads.
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Humble hydrogels could one day replace hypodermic needles and repair damaged hearts.
University of Wollongong researchers have designed a next-generation condom with tough hydrogel materials to more closely…