From Corneas to Hearts: Revolutionary Jelly-Like Material Promises To Mend Human Organs
Groundbreaking research led by Dr. Emilio I. Alarcón from the University of Ottawa has the potential to affect millions of lives through the development of…
Hydrogel News
Hydrogel is a network of polymer chains that are highly absorbent and can retain large amounts of water or biological fluids while maintaining their structure. These gels are unique due to their soft, rubbery nature and their ability to mimic the natural environment of human tissues, making them particularly useful in medical and biotechnological applications. Hydrogels can be found in products ranging from soft contact lenses and wound dressings to drug delivery systems and tissue engineering scaffolds. Their high water content allows for efficient transport of nutrients and gases, which is critical in medical implants and healing supports. Additionally, hydrogels are used in agricultural practices to maintain soil moisture and in consumer goods such as hygiene products and cosmetics. The versatility and biocompatibility of hydrogels continue to drive innovation across multiple fields, including responsive materials that can change properties in response to environmental stimuli.
No Antibiotics Needed – Revolutionary Chronic Wound Treatment Could Help Millions
An international team of scientists has developed a new treatment for chronic wounds that uses ionized gas to activate a wound dressing, without the need…
Harvard-Developed Hydrogel Bonding Method Paves the Way for New Biomaterials Solutions
A novel technique for the quick and efficient bonding of hydrogels offers the potential to significantly propel forward the development of new biomaterials, addressing a…
Science’s Valentine: New Hydrogel Promises To Mend Broken Hearts
Scientists develop a gel derived from wood pulp to repair damaged heart tissue and improve cancer treatments. You can mend a broken heart this Valentine’s…
Just Three Shots a Year: Groundbreaking Drug Delivery System Revolutionizes Diabetes Treatment
Innovations in Type 2 diabetes treatment have been revolutionized by dietary management drugs, although the requirement for daily injections poses difficulties for some individuals. A…
Nature-Inspired Breakthrough: Simple Technique Improves Capacity of Flexible Sodium-Ion Batteries
Scientists use electrolyte methylation to improve flexible sodium-ion batteries. Flexible aqueous batteries, commonly used in portable electronics, typically include a hydrogel electrolyte composed of water…
Hydration Innovation: Scientists Unveil Groundbreaking Dry Mouth Remedy
Proof of concept of new material for long-lasting relief from dry mouth conditions. A novel aqueous lubricant technology designed to help people who suffer from…
New Device Turns Hot Summer Air Into Drinking Water
For significant portions of the globe faced with water shortage problems, a beacon of hope may be on the way: the ability to easily turn…
Harvesting Water From Desert Air: MIT’s Revolutionary Superabsorbent Hydrogel
A new material developed by MIT engineers exhibits “record-breaking” vapor absorption. MIT engineers have synthesized a superabsorbent material that can soak up a record amount…
Biocompatible Innovation: MIT’s Soft, Printable, Metal-Free Electrodes for Next-Gen Implants
A new Jell-O-like material could replace metals as electrical interfaces for pacemakers, cochlear implants, and other electronic implants. Do an image search for “electronic implants,”…
Tailored to Heal: Programmable 3D Printed Dressing Improves Burn and Cancer Treatments
Scientists have developed a smart wound dressing that uses advanced polymers for personalized treatment of burn victims. The dressing, customizable via 3D printing, adheres well…
Nanofiber-Hydrogel Shows Success Treating Severe Complication of Crohn’s Disease
Researchers from Johns Hopkins have developed an injectable biomimetic hydrogel composite that promotes regenerative healing in an animal model of Crohn’s perianal fistulas. A recent…
Killing Even Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria: A New Infection-Fighting Wound Spray
The World Health Organization (WHO) has listed antibiotic resistance as a top ten global health threat, making it imperative to find new ways to combat…
300 Years of Research: Princeton Scientists Solve a Bacterial Mystery
Researchers found that bacteria colonies form in three dimensions in rough shapes similar to crystals. Bacterial colonies often grow in streaks on Petri dishes in…
Fixing Knee Pain: New Cartilage Substitute Is Better Than the Real Thing
The team hopes to conduct clinical trials next year (2023). Some patients have tried everything to cure their knee pain, including over-the-counter painkillers, physical therapy,…
Ionic Skin: Engineering Smart Skin That Mimics the Sensing Capabilities of Natural Skin
Ionic skins have demonstrated considerable advantages in the effort to create smart skin that matches the sensing capabilities of real skin. They are comprised of…
New Synthetic Biomaterial Can Repair Hearts, Muscles, and Vocal Cords
Scientists from McGill University develop new biomaterial for wound repair. Combining knowledge of chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering, scientists from McGill University developed a biomaterial…
New Hydrogel Tablet Can Rapidly Purify Contaminated Water
As much as a third of the world’s population does not have access to clean drinking water, according to some estimates, and half of the…