biomaterials

Nature Communications, Published online: 25 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-73606-y It is useful to be able to determine the changes a material has undergone, but this is challenging in synthetic systems. Here, the authors report the development of a hydrogel materials conditioned by swelling, allowing determination of exposure to heat and salt by nucleation changes.

Engineers are increasingly turning to the concept of "biomimicry" for the next generation of Mars robots.

A curious laboratory observation led us to an unexpected discovery: electronic skin that forms in just two seconds. By harnessing metal-coordination-driven molecular assembly, cellulose molecules rapidly assemble into an ultrathin, conductive, and biodegradable membrane.

Scientists at a leading British university have proved sheep wool can be transformed into a bone-healing material. The researchers at King's College London extracted keratin, a natural protein found in wool, and used it to create scaffolds that support bone repair. Tests on living animals revealed the material produced bone tissue that more closely resembled healthy natural bone than collagen, wh…

From Lab to Life: How 3D Bioprinting Could Change Medicine Forever Scientists are developing 3D bioprinting technology to create tissues, blood vessels, skin, and experimental organ structures using living cells and biomaterials. 3D bioprinting is reshaping personalized medicine. It permanently solves the global organ shortage and prevents immune rejection. Surgeons use a patient's own stem cells…

Abstract Background This pioneering research aims to assess Djdi Ocher (Khuzam Shale), a naturally occurring Pharaonic fertilizer from Southern Egypt, as a unique sustainable soil amendment. The study focuses on blending Djdi with sandy clay soil (CS) in various ratios to evaluate its effects on the growth and development of Eruca vesicaria. Results In a pot experiment, E. vesicaria seeds were ge…

Scientific Reports, Published online: 23 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41598-026-54723-6 Starch-modified date palm leaf fibers for eco-friendly epoxy biocomposites: microstructural, structural, and thermal characterization

A report said that researchers have been able to successfully 3D print a living cornea. The post Researchers Successfully 3D Print Living Cornea appeared on Fabbaloo .

Scientists at École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have developed a much faster and more efficient way to 3D print soft materials that look and behave more like human tissue. The breakthrough could help future doctors create customized implants, artificial tissues, and other medical structures using living cells. The new method improves a technology called […] The post New faster 3D pr…

Scientists at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering have developed a soft, stretchable computing patch that can run artificial intelligence directly on the human body. The new technology could lead to wearable devices that analyze health problems instantly without needing to send data to an external computer or cloud server. The research, […] The post New AI skin patc…

Nature Communications, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-73448-8 Ultraviolet light damages the eye, yet safe and effective sunscreens for the eye are lacking. Here the authors show that a modified PVA-syringaldehyde polymer provides high UV protection with minimal irritation, preserving retinal structure and vision in zebrafish and mouse models.

Electroencephalography (EEG) systems measure electrical brain activity through electrodes placed on the scalp, but getting reliable readings can be surprisingly difficult as hair interferes with contact between the electrodes and skin, and the gels used to improve those connections often dry out over time, weakening signal quality. Researchers at Penn State have developed a reusable material desi…

IntroductionMultidrug-resistant (MDR) Acinetobacter baumannii infection is a major global public health concern due to its rapid emergence and increasing resistance to conventional antimicrobial agents. Therefore, the development of novel and environmentally friendly antimicrobial alternatives is urgently needed.MethodsIn this study, zinc oxide–manganese oxide bimetallic nanocomposite (ZnO–MnO BN…