The rapidly evolving field of biomaterials has been significantly augmented by advances in hydrogels derived from natural polymers. These hydrogels possess ...

There was a lack of effective, cell-free biomaterials for bladder tissue regeneration that could reliably restore function without the complexities and risks of cell-seeded scaffolds. The breakthrough ...

Palo Alto, Calif. -- June 21, 2004--Researchers across the world are working toward biocompatibility by optimizing interactions that occur between implanted biomaterials and the host living tissue.

Polymer biomaterials have truly become integrated into modern day healthcare and medical science. These range from the basic, such as culture equipment and blood bags, to the complex, ...

We cordially invite researchers from both academia as well as industry, to join this polymer conference and to present cutting-edge research at the interface of design/function or function/application ...

Akron, Ohio, Nov. 19, 2012 —Working in the lab for the last few years, three generations of University of Akron polymer scientists say their mutual and passionate curiosity about science has led to ...

Researchers at Moffitt Cancer Center have developed a novel biomaterial-based system that induces the formation of tertiary ...

The use of antibiotics to control bacterial infections has taken a beating with the emergence of multi-drug resistant pathogens, and researchers are looking to develop other ways of tackling such ...