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biomaterials
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To build on Mars, scientists create self-sustaining ‘living’ material
Scientists have developed a self-sustaining material derived from microbes that can transform Martian dust into concrete for constructing future habitats.
Scientists develop surfaces that trick bacteria, thwarting deadly biofilms
A breakthrough in material science reveals how microscopic surface textures can trick bacteria into self-lubricating, preventing the formation of dangerous biofilms on medical plastics.
New Biomaterial Can Repair Tissues “From the Inside Out”
Researchers at the University of California San Diego created a new biomaterial that can be injected intravenously and…
New “Artificial Muscles” Are Made Out Of Human Proteins
The things inside us that let us move are, believe it or not, still not fully understood; much…
Piezoelectric “Tissue Scaffold” May Become the Future of Joint Cartilage Treatment
Sports enthusiasts the world over will be the first to tell you about the dangers of injuring your…