Fungi are vital to natural ecosystems by breaking down dead organic material and cycling it back into the environment as nutrients. But new research from the University of Utah finds one species, ...

When biomedical researchers need to test their latest ideas, they often turn to engineered human tissue that mimics the responses in our own bodies. It's become an important intermediary step before ...

Chitin hydrogel is recognized as a promising material for a variety of biomedical applications. Its biocompatibility and biodegradability make it useful in tissue repair, artificial organs, and wound ...

“Our work not only enables the fabrication of high-quality metals and ceramics with an accessible, low-cost 3D printing process; it also highlights a new paradigm in additive manufacturing where ...

In news that could be significant for patients with brain or nerve issues, researchers at Rice University have developed a new material that they say can stimulate neural tissue in a less invasive ...

For several biomedical applications, chitin hydrogel is known to be a promising material. It is beneficial for tissue repair, artificial organs, and wound healing due to its biocompatibility and ...

Keratin, a naturally abundant structural protein extracted from diverse sources such as hair, feathers, and wool, has emerged as a promising biomaterial for a range of biomedical applications. Its ...

William LaCourse, emeritus professor of glass science engineering in Alfred University’s Inamori School of Engineering, ...

The Austin E. Knowlton Foundation announced Sept. 30 that it would give the university $15 million to help complete the design and construction of the new Biomedical and Materials Engineering Complex ...