Medical research
Hydrogel-based platforms mimic intestinal environments for pathogen research
Researchers who want bacteria to feel right at home in the laboratory have put out a new welcome mat.
Jul 22, 2021
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Acta Biomaterialia
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Sealing fistulas with regenerative immiscible bioglue
A Korean research team has recently developed an innovative vesico-vaginal fistula treatment method using the mussel adhesive protein (MAP) that can effectively seal fistulas in organs even when exposed to urine.
Mar 22, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New research examines mechanics of mucus in cystic fibrosis patients
If you've ever had a cold, you know that too much mucus can be an annoyance, but mucus plays a very important role in the body. The respiratory system creates mucus as part of the immune system, meant to trap inhaled bacteria, ...
Oct 28, 2020
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Medical research
Researchers use soy to improve bone cancer treatment
Researchers in recent years have demonstrated the health benefits of soy, linking its consumption to reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity, cancer and improved bone health.
Sep 15, 2020
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Medical research
New biomaterial has potential to repair damaged bone with lower risk of inflammation
Scientists at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences have developed a new biomaterial that has the potential to accelerate bone regeneration by promoting an immune response that encourages repair and lowers the risk ...
Jun 12, 2020
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Cardiology
With a heavy heart: How men and women develop heart disease differently
A new study by researchers from McGill University has uncovered that minerals causing aortic heart valve blockage in men and women are different, a discovery that could change how heart disease is diagnosed and treated.
Apr 17, 2020
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Oncology & Cancer
Mechanical engineers develop tumor model that more closely mimics the body
There is a growing appreciation within the research community for the ways in which the biomechanics of the tumor environment may contribute to how its cells grow and even spread throughout the body. The closer researchers ...
Apr 3, 2020
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Medical research
Crimped or straight? Lung fiber shape influences elasticity
Take a deep breath. Now exhale. Congratulations! You've just done something completely ordinary, yet so mysterious that scientists still don't know everything about it.
Oct 28, 2019
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Medical research
Scientists engineer vascularized kidney tissue
Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine (WFIRM) researchers have shown the feasibility of bioengineering vascularized functional renal tissues for kidney regeneration, developing a partial augmentation strategy that ...
May 23, 2019
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Immunology
Immune system is potential culprit in causing cavities, damaging fillings
A new study by researchers at the University of Toronto's Faculty of Dentistry provides the first evidence that the body's own defence system could be a major contributor to tooth decay and filling failure.
Apr 12, 2019
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