New technique 3-D prints programmed cells into living devices for first time

The use of animal products is a significant clinical challenge due to potential zoonotic infections, which can be spread from animals to humans

When fully developed, this healing patch could be a boon for diabetic patients, who suffer from hard-to-heal skin lesions and for patients undergoing surgery

A better sustainable sanitary pad

Water-based material could be used to make artificial skin, longer-lasting contact lenses

The key is a photo-initiating chemical compound

Rice University lab employs clotting powers of viper-derived drug, even in presence of anti-coagulants

Technology aims to solve the challenge of getting stem cells to survive and fuction properly after transplantation

University of California, San Diego bioengineers have developed a self-healing hydrogel that binds in seconds, as easily as Velcro, and forms a bond strong enough to withstand repeated stretching.