STEM In Schools Reach New Level with DNA Sequencing Brought to 7th Graders
In New York, 12 and 13 year olds get to try their hand at DNA sequencing during science class for the first time thanks...
Biomaterial Bone Graft Used for First Time in U.S. for Knee Surgery
In California, for the first time in the U.S., a surgeon used a pliable biomaterial in a bone graft for a knee fusion procedure....
Cellink Expanding to China for Bioink 3D Printing of Human Tissue
In Sweden, Cellink is using bioink and 3D printing technology to create biomaterial structures with living cells. Long are the days of waiting on...
Tropical Herbs Could Hold Key As Latest Discovery in Breast Cancer Treatment
In Malaysia, University of Malaya researchers found that four species of a tropical and subtropical herb called Phyllanthus, can offer hope for breast cancer...
Society for Biomaterials Awards 2017 Founders Award to University of Chicago Professor
In Chicago, Jeffrey Hubbell, a Professor of Molecular Engineering Innovation and Enterprise at the University of Chicago, received the Society for Biomaterials’ 2017 Founders...
New CEO for Biomaterials Medical Device Company Oligo Medic
In Canada, Oligo Medic, a medical device company that develops biomaterials for regenerative medicine and is known for JointRep for cartilage treatment in body...
New Stronger than Steel Biomaterial That Superman Would Approve Of Developed in Japan
In Japan, researchers combined hydrogels that had high levels of water with a glass fiber fabric to create a biomaterial that is stronger than...
Gingko Biloba Can Help Overexposure to Aluminum
In Egypt, researchers found that the antioxidant properties of gingko biloba can help protect the brain from the effects of aluminum overexposure. High amounts...
Food Waste Vs. Food Packaging Issue Addressed By NSF International
In Michigan, Carol Zweep, manager of packaging, food & label compliance for NSF International, a company that tests, audits, certifies, trains and consults for...
Chili Peppers Key to Improving Gut Health and Maybe Even Diabetes
In Connecticut, researchers found that hot chili peppers are very similar to marijuana in offering a powerful gut healing biochemical reaction. The chemical that...