A lack of oxygen to brain tissue—known as ischemia—leads to the death of neurons, which results in stroke. Despite considerable research, there are currently no treatments that successfully prevent neuronal death. Now, ...
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Singapore scientists have developed a bio-functional thermogel, a type of synthetic polymer, to prevent retinal scarring caused by failed retinal detachment repair surgery. Proliferative vitreoretinopathy (PVR) occurs when ...
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(Medical Xpress) -- University of Michigan researchers have proven that a special surface, free of biological contaminants, allows adult-derived stem cells to thrive and transform into multiple cell types. Their success brings ...
May 23, 2012
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A group of proteins that act as the body's built-in line of defense against invading bacteria use a molecular trick to induce bacteria to destroy themselves, researchers at the Indiana University School of Medicine have determined. ...
May 23, 2011
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Kyle Figuray eyed the reflection of his ear with intense fascination.
Sep 30, 2011
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Aching knees and stiff fingers: osteoarthritis is a widespread joint disease with few treatment options. However, there may finally be some hope: American scientists are hoping to mechanically reinforce worn-out cartilage ...
Mar 4, 2016
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Repairing or replacing injured tendons or similar load-bearing tissues represents one of the major challenges in clinical medicine. Natural tendons are water-rich tissues exhibiting outstanding mechanical strength and durability. ...
Apr 22, 2023
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A new study demonstrates that mechanical forces affect the growth and remodeling of blood vessels during tissue regeneration and wound healing. The forces diminish or enhance the vascularization process and tissue regeneration ...
Oct 24, 2011
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Silk is an unlikely substitute for steel in any context, but for bone fractures, it may just be the perfect thing.
Jun 16, 2017
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(Medical Xpress)—A team of researchers at the University of Washington has announced the development of a polymer, than when injected into rats, helped slow bleeding by boosting clotting effectiveness. In their paper published ...
