Light-propelled bacteria power highly efficient biohybrid microbots
Researchers develop 3D-printed microbots that harness living bacteria as onboard engines to enable wireless control using only structured light patterns.
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Living hydrogel fibers unveiling a new era of sustainable engineered materials
Researchers develop durable, mechanically robust hydrogel fibers with embedded living bacteria cells using an innovative microfluidic spinning method and synthetic biology techniques for enhanced sustainable materials.
Colored antioxidant contact lenses could prevent eye disease
Embedding antioxidant nanoparticles that mimic enzymes into colored contact lenses creates an eye shield that protected against cell damage and inflammation in animal studies, presenting a new way to prevent vision-threatening eye diseases.
Scientists mimic the extracellular matrix with novel biomimetic material
Researchers develop a new manufacturing strategy to generate tunable, durable and cell-friendly biomimetic matrices that closely recreate the multiscale structure and bioactivity of the extracellular matrix.
New laser tweezers allow gentle, efficient manipulation of cells and nanoparticles (w/video)
Researchers developed hypothermal opto-thermophoretic tweezers that use low laser power and cooling to precisely manipulate cells and nanoparticles without damage.
Fully biodegradable smart skin could lead the way to zero-waste wearables
Researchers develop a fully biodegradable and biocompatible ionotronic skin that rapidly dissolves in physiological fluids, opening the door to zero-waste wearable electronics.
New fabrication method creates biomaterials with layered architecture to advance tissue engineering
Researchers develop a new biomaterial fabrication technique combining co-extrusion and 3D printing to produce scaffolds with nanoscale layers, improving cardiomyocyte growth and function.
Improving food safety with Lab-in-a-Package technology
Real-time, in-package pathogen detection technology could significantly reduce foodborne illnesses and waste, while improving efficiencies in the food supply chain.