Natural muscle fibers are made up of spring-like proteins that can contract and stretch without losing their original form, dissipate mechanical energy as heat and maintain incredible tensile strength ...

A new study led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has unveiled the first biomaterial that is not only ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A newly developed biomaterial might be able to treat crippling arthritis by prompting the growth of new cartilage, a new study ...

Researchers from the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) have developed what they suggest is the first biomaterial that is not only waterproof but that also grows stronger when in contact ...

A biomaterial that increases its strength when in contact with water could provide a biodegradable alternative to plastics ...

After someone has suffered a heart attack, their body replaces the damaged heart muscle tissue with non-beating scar tissue, compromising the heart's function. A new injectable biomaterial, however, ...

A new biomaterial that can be injected intravenously, reduces inflammation in tissue and promotes cell and tissue repair. The biomaterial was tested and proven effective in treating tissue damage ...

A new biomaterial delivered to the heart soon after a heart attack can heal damaged tissue from the inside out. Heart attacks kill cardiac muscle tissue, scarring the heart and leaving permanent ...

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When a foreign material like a medical device or surgical implant is put inside the human body, the body always responds. According to Northwestern’s Guillermo Ameer, most of the time, that response ...

When it comes to repairing bone injuries or defects, some scientists have been experimenting with what's known as bone morphogenetic protein. It does have some limitations, but those could soon be ...

Researchers developed a biomaterial using stem cells aiming to reverse a condition called intervertebral disk (IVD) degeneration, which is associated with back pain and certain spinal issues. The stem ...