Surgical correction of congenital heart defects often requires the use of valves, patches, or conduits to establish anatomic continuity. Homografts, xenografts, or mechanical prosthetic devices are ...

In 2025, Hydrogels are forecast to dominate the scaffold technology market with a 39.6% share, driven by their high ...

Natural sources, such as microorganisms (e.g., bacteria, fungi, yeast, and algae) and plant extracts, have acted as eco-friendly precursors for producing nanoparticles with several potential ...

StemJournal, a new open access, peer-reviewed journal published by IOS Press, announces publication of its inaugural article, "Combining Stem Cells and Biomaterial Scaffolds for Constructing Tissues ...

A recent review published in Engineering explores the construction and potential applications of spinal cord and peripheral ...

Three-dimensional (3D) printing has gained traction in recent years and is now used across a wide range of industries for the quick and easy fabrication of complex materials. 3D printing is now set to ...

Biomaterials are essential in modern medicine and aesthetics, supporting applications such as orthopedics, drug delivery, tissue regeneration, and cosmetic procedures. 1 Engineering advancements have ...

Upon analyzing the ECM, the researchers found glycosides, polysaccharides, and cellulose—the three main chemistries that have ...

While 3D bioprinting is widely used to construct complex biocompatible structures, researchers are now attempting to extend the technique into the fourth dimension. Here, 3D printed objects can be ...

Eggshells, which are primarily composed of a form of calcium called calcium carbonate, are used in a wide range of applications – from a supplement in chicken feed to natural pest control for the ...