Tag: materials science
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Trial Demonstrates 3-D Printed Ear Tissue Implant
A patient in a clinical trial received an implant made of three-dimensional printed tissue to replace a deformed ear caused by microtia, a congenital condition.
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Hydrogel Shown to Boost Beneficial Gut Microbes
Tests with lab mice show a highly absorbent biocompatible gel promotes the growth of beneficial microbes associated with good metabolic health.
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Keeping Metal Objects and Tools in Best Condition
Here, we’re going to look at some of the steps you can take in caring for your own metal equipment.
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Synthetic Antibodies to be Designed with Organoids
A biotechnology enterprise plans to discover synthetic antibodies with 3-D printed lymph node tissue for future licensing to a pharma company.
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New Industry, Academic Studies Arrive at Space Station
Several experiments from companies and academic labs arrived today at the International Space Station to test effects of microgravity and other conditions.
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Pharma Company Licenses Protein Delivery Hydrogel
A drug maker acquired commercialization rights to an injectable hydrogel developed at a university lab that delivers proteins to repair diseased tissue.
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University Lab Licenses Printed Kidney Tissue Process
A start-up company is acquiring the rights to a stem cell and three-dimensional printing process to produce tissue needed by people with kidney failure.
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Start-Up Founders Demonstrate Amputated Tissue Regrowth
Founders of a regenerative medicine company demonstrated a drug delivery device that helps regrow several tissue types on frogs’ amputated limbs.
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Bio-Based Material Shown to Aid Tendon Repair
Academic and industry researchers demonstrated in lab animals a tough material derived from natural sources that speeds repair of injured tendons.
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Hydrogel Obesity Capsule Shown to Protect Gut Tissue
Lab tests show an ingestible hydrogel designed to encourage weight loss by acting like raw vegetables helps protect and regulate intestinal tissue.