All hydrogel articles
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NewsLiving bioelectronic device monitors and manages psoriasis in mice
Coupling skin bacteria-laden hydrogel and electronics, researchers have introduced a bioelectronics system that can deliver management and adaptive treatment of skin inflammation. They test this approach in a mouse model of psoriasis.
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NewsWound treatment gel fights the battle against antibacterial resistance
Researchers have created a hydrogel that is easier to synthesize, contains natural antibiotic properties, and promotes cell growth.
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NewsPlasma device is giant step forward to help treat chronic wounds that affect millions
A team of international scientists has developed a more effective treatment for chronic wounds that does not involve antibiotics or silver-based dressings, but an ionized gas called plasma. Source: University of South Australia The plasma activates oxygen and nitrogen molecules to treat wounds effectively. The treatment involves ...
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NewsNovel intranasal mask protects respiratory tract from viral aerosols
Researchers have developed a novel intranasal mask to protect the respiratory tract from viral aerosols. It showed satisfactory protection in mouse model, digital human nasal model and human respiratory tract model.
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NewsVeins of bacteria could form a self-healing system for concrete infrastructure
Researchers are turning reinforcing fibers into a living tissue system that rushes concrete-healing bacteria to the site of cracks to repair the damage.
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NewsGamechanging project could propel anti-microbial peptides into forefront of AMR battle
Experts from the University of Huddersfield have teamed up with an international consortium of partners for a four-year research project that aims to develop a new method for the commercial production of anti-microbial peptides (AMPs).
