Science of engineering bioactive materials constitutes a multidisciplinary field that focuses on designing and developing materials which can interact with biological systems in a safe and beneficial ...

Scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage in the knee joints of a large-animal model. New material comprises peptides, proteins and ...

A groundbreaking catalyst has been unveiled by scientists, enabling the direct conversion of methane into bioactive compounds. This innovation could potentially revolutionize the way chemists ...

In 1969, the first bioactive glass material was developed by Larry Hench, a professor of ceramic engineering at the University of Florida. Hench collaborated with doctors during the Vietnam War to ...

Jeffrey Rimer, Abraham E. Dukler Professor of Chemical Engineering, known globally for his seminal breakthroughs that control crystals to help treat malaria and kidney stones, has been awarded an ...

Researchers have developed a magnetic nanomaterial that can kill bone cancer cells and support bone regeneration at the same ...

In a new study published in Biomedical Technology, a new 3D printing approach that could transform the way surgeons repair damaged bone was reported. The study shows how adjusting both the printing ...

Researchers at Swansea University have developed a revolutionary bone graft substitute inspired by coral which not only promotes faster healing but dissolves naturally in the body after the repair is ...

The utilization of biodegradable biomaterials as a therapeutic modality for musculoskeletal tissue regeneration has emerged as a promising avenue for ...

The field of endodontics has witnessed rapid advancements aimed at preserving the natural dentition through innovative treatment strategies and material developments. Contemporary practices such as ...

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, global interest in antiviral therapies has increased significantly. Recently, with the growing attention to peptide-based drugs such as Wegovy, demand for effective ...

In adult humans, cartilage does not have an inherent ability to heal. Northwestern Engineering scientists have developed a new bioactive material that successfully regenerated high-quality cartilage ...