Tag: tissue engineering
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Fungi Hydrogel for Wound Healing: Living Bandages
Introduction: A living approach to wound healing When we think of bandages, we imagine sterile fabrics and chemical creams. A new line of research, however, is turning to fungi to create living, multifunctional hydrogels that could serve as next-generation wound dressings. The key idea: use a mycelial network—the expansive, web-like structure fungi form underground—as a…
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McGill researchers develop breakthrough hydrogel to heal damage vocal cords
Researchers unveil a breakthrough hydrogel for vocal cord repair A team at McGill University has developed a novel hydrogel designed to repair damaged vocal cords, offering renewed hope for people affected by voice loss or chronically damaged vocal tissue. The injectable gel uses natural tissue proteins processed into a powder and reconstituted into a gel,…
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AVATAR: NASA’s Organ-on-a-Chip for Space Health
NASA’s AVATAR Project: A Miniature Health Monitor for Deep Space As NASA gears up for another leap in lunar exploration with the Artemis II mission, the agency is testing a radical idea: health monitoring that travels with the crew on a chip. The AVATAR project (A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response) places astronaut-derived tissue samples…
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NASA’s AVATAR Chips: Pioneering Space Health by Testing Astronaut Tissues in Orbit
NASA’s AVATAR Chips: A Bold Step in Space Health As NASA prepares for the Artemis II mission, researchers are not only aiming to reach the Moon but to understand the human body’s response to deep-space travel. A key experiment in this effort is AVATAR — A Virtual Astronaut Tissue Analog Response — which places astronaut-derived…
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Nanotubes Boost Blood Flow in Bioengineered Tissues
Unlocking perfusion in engineered tissues When researchers test new therapies, they increasingly rely on engineered human tissues that mimic how real bodies respond. These tissue models offer a crucial intermediate step between cell cultures and human trials. A recurring challenge, however, is ensuring adequate blood flow and nutrient delivery within thicker, three‑dimensional constructs. Without sufficient…