Medical research
Team develops 3-D tissue model of a developing human heart
The heart is the first organ to develop in the womb and the first cause of concern for many parents.
Mar 16, 2018
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Medical research
New approach reduces immune response to tissue engineered vascular grafts
Using RNA interference (RNAi) technology to silence an immune-stimulating complex in endothelial cells (EC), the main cellular component of blood vessels, researchers have made it possible to use the plentiful supply of donor ...
Feb 7, 2018
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Heparan sulfate biomaterials retain structure and function after gamma irradiation
A new study has shown that heparan sulfate, a desirable natural material for use in bioengineered tissues and orthotic implants, can withstand the stress of gamma irradiation for sterilization and retain its structure, binding ...
Jan 25, 2018
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New robot can help treat rare birth defect
Researchers at the University of Sheffield and Boston's Children Hospital, Harvard Medical School have created a robot that can be implanted into the body to aid the treatment of oesophageal atresia, a rare birth defect that ...
Jan 18, 2018
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New molecular probes to allow non-destructive analysis of bioengineered cartilage
A new study describes novel probes that enable non-invasive, non-destructive, direct monitoring of the differentiation of mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) in real-time during the formation of engineered cartilage to replace ...
Jan 16, 2018
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Research could signal safer generation of mesh implants
Research into the use of collagen in tissue engineering could signal a new generation of safer mesh implants for women.
Dec 13, 2017
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3-D printed microfibers could provide structure for artificially grown body parts
Much as a frame provides structural support for a house and the chassis provides strength and shape for a car, a team of Penn State engineers believe they have a way to create the structural framework for growing living tissue ...
Dec 12, 2017
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Oncology & Cancer
Researchers create unique bioengineered organoids for modeling colorectal cancer
A new study describes a unique bioengineered tissue construct, or organoid, into which colorectal cancer cells are embedded, creating a model of the tumor and surrounding extracellular matrix (ECM). Researchers can use this ...
Dec 5, 2017
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Animal models in regenerative medicine in upcoming special issue of tissue engineering
Novel approaches to tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are first evaluated and optimized in animal models before making the leap to clinical testing in human subjects. For many of these innovative new techniques ...
Oct 24, 2017
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Does brain tissue regeneration depend on maturity of stem cells used for transplantation?
New research has shown that the success of transplanting stem cells into the brain to regenerate tissue damaged by stroke may depend on the maturity of the neuronal precursor cells used for transplantation. A study demonstrating ...
Sep 13, 2017
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