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Hydrogels May Be Our Next Best Bet Against Obesity (With a Little Help From Light)
According to the World Health Organization, some 1.9 billion adults aged 18 and above were classified as overweight…
Bone Fractures May Soon Be Healed By Injectable “Microbots”
It seems that there’s a giant push towards truly unique means of improving the field of medicine for…
Tendons See Potential New Hydrogel Repair Tech Inspired By Slug Slime
Athletes and workers who undergo regular physical stress will be the first to tell you the dangers of…
New “Super Jelly” Hydrogel Acts Like Shatter-Proof Glass When Under Pressure
Earlier this year, they were used to treat skin ulcers from patients suffering from diabetes; next, they were…
Reusable and Freezable Hydrogels Skip the Need for Ice Cubes
Some of you may have heard of those reusable ice packs that people sometimes put in their drinks…
Potential Burn Bandage Technology Releases Silver Nanoparticles When Needed
Wound dressing technology seems to be in a constant rise—and with good timing, as the current world situation…
Diabetic Skin Ulcers Find Treatment With Hydrogels
Individuals who are diagnosed with diabetes have high blood sugar levels; this can impair blood circulation and accelerate…