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Electric Hydrogel for Brain Injury

Electrically charged hydrogel could help heal brain injuries
“In this study [from Hokkaido University], neuronal tissue engineering was performed by using [MORE]

Reverting Cancer Cells to Stem Cell State

Brain cancer stem cells forming spheres on DN gel and SOX2 marker
Japanese scientists have developed a hydrogel—named DN for double [MORE]

Better Dispersion of Gold Nanoparticles

Linear PEG (left) and cyclic PEG (right) around gold nanoparticle
From bioengineers at the Hokkaido University: “we showed that the drastic [MORE]

What Triggers a Cytokine Storm?

Signaling events and-cellular effects induced by-AngII via AT1R
It is now well established that SARS-CoV-2 targets the human ACE2 receptor to [MORE]

Paper Test Measures Lithium in Blood Drop

Lithium sensor
Bipolar patients rely on lithium carbonate medication, but the amount they take is close to a toxic effect.  An [MORE]

The Structure of Tears

Tears
Tears are not simply a mix of water, electrolytes, and minerals.  They have an architecture.  “Tear film consists of three [MORE]