The extracellular matrix, a complex 3D structure made of proteins and sugars, is essential for healing wounds and homeostasis ...

The dental pulp is susceptible to microbial infection, which often results in inflammation, necrosis, and defects in the pulp ...

Hydrogels are characterized by their hydrophilic nature and 3D network structure, possessing the unique ability to absorb significant amounts of water or biological fluids. This feature makes them ...

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed an acid-resistant "ultra-stable mucus-inspired hydrogel" (UMIH), ...

Discover a groundbreaking treatment for gastrointestinal wounds with a new acid-resistant hydrogel developed by PolyU ...

Schematic diagram of the desalination and salt resistance mechanism of this Janus sponge-like hydrogel solar evaporator. Image Credit: Aqiang Chu Although conventional usage of hydrogels in ...

What if a doctor could inject an electricity-conducting liquid into the body, let it temporarily solidify to record nerve ...

The fund seeks to enable researchers to make leaps rather than incremental advances in the natural sciences and engineering.

The dental pulp is susceptible to microbial infection, which often results in inflammation, necrosis, and defects in the pulp ...