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Scientists use silk-based biomaterials to combat plant epidemic

Engineers from Massachusetts Institute of Technology have developed a potential cure for an ongoing plant epidemic, using silk-based biomaterials. The supply of oranges, olives, and...

Isolating the human corneal cells to create biomaterials

A team of scientists have successfully developed a novel method of isolating the human corneal cells in order to generate biomaterials for corneal therapy. In...

Capturing complex and emergent properties in molecular biology

Meet NCCR Molecular Systems Engineering – a paradigm shift focusing on molecular factories, cellular systems and the improvement of health. The National Centres of Competence...

Advanced osteoarthritis: the curse and blessing of total joint arthroplasties

Dr Jochen Salber, of the Knappschaftskrankenhaus Bochum, tells us about arthroplasties: the only effective therapy for patients suffering from advanced osteoarthritis. It is estimated that...

Why advanced materials are essential

Nanomaterials and functionally graded materials arguably play a key role in increasing the strength to weight ratio of components in order to reduce CO2...

Stem cell production: boosting applications in cellular and gene therapy

The Stem Cell Engineering Research Group, Institute for Bioengineering and Biosciences, focuses on the development of cell production systems for the ex-vivo expansion on...

Biofabricating the human circulatory system

Dr Matteo Moretti, Director of the EOC, discusses the current advances in the development of next generation engineered tissues. The regeneration of biological tissues and...

Researchers develop low-cost cell-free biotechnology

Researchers have developed a low-cost approach to improving cell-free biotechnology’s utility for bio-manufacturing and portability for field applications. A team of researchers at California Polytechnic...

Heart valve technology receives €2.2m from EIC pilot

Novostia, a project based on heart valve technology, have announced it will be awarded €2.5m from the European Union’s highly competitive EIC Accelerator. The EIC...

Developing bioactive and biodegradable synthetic ligaments

Véronique Migonney, discusses some of her latest research projects, including the elusive world of bioactive and biodegradable synthetic ligaments. Véronique Migonney is a professor who...

Biomaterials research and development: Welcome to the ESB

We spoke to president of the ESB, Pamela Habibovic, about the importance of biomaterials research and development in Europe. The future of innovation in the...

Microphysiological systems: advancing drug and biological therapies discovery

In recent years, drug discovery has been impaired by the lack of predictive models; microphysiological systems represent an excellent solution. How many of the thousands...

Advancing patient care through innovative orthopaedics

Director of the AO Research Institute Davos, Prof Geoff Richards speaks to Innovation News Network about some of the up and coming projects surrounding...

The man behind bioactive glass for wound healing

Innovation News Network speaks to Prof Aldo Boccaccini - the man behind the research study trying to understand how the bioactive glass can promote...

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