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Nature Communications, Published online: 28 April 2026; doi:10.1038/s41467-026-72468-8 Existing Janus hydrogels struggle to combine high-strength, asymmetric adhesion, and simple fabrication. Here, the authors develop a high-strength Janus hydrogel with bilateral asymmetric adhesion for wet tissue hemostasis and intestinal/intrauterine anti-adhesion.

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By studying and engineering heart tissue in the unique low-gravity environment of space, the laboratory of Arun Sharma, PhD, is uncovering new ways to protect and repair the failing heart.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Cell cultures — single layers of cells grown in a small dish — have enabled researchers to study biological growth, develop or test drugs and even discover what causes some diseases. Cell spheroids, 3D versions of cell cultures built using a process known as cell aggregation, are the next step in advancing this work, capable of more closely modeling real tissue. According t…

Scientists from Great Ormond Street Hospital and UCL have created the first lab-grown oesophagus and have implanted it in pigs, … read more

A new study shows that engineered, cell-free cartilage can safely support bone regeneration without provoking immune rejection. New research suggests it may be possible to repair major bone damage using a tissue implant that contains no living cells. By relying on the body’s own repair machinery, the approach aims to encourage new bone growth while [...]

At IMDEA Materials Institute, a new line of research is emerging with the potential to change how we treat injuries and degenerative diseases.

It started with a trip to a farmers market. Researchers from Oregon State University spotted packets of Pacific dulse, a reddish marine seaweed typically sold as a snack or salad ingredient, and wondered: could this ocean vegetable double as a scaffold for growing human heart cells? The answer, published this week in the journal Biointerphases, is a resounding yes. After stripping away the seawee…

Congratulations to Ryan B. Felix on being recognized by Maryland Today for his research in AI-powered bioprinting. The video highlights how his research can transform healthcare and tissue engineering. In the video, Dr. John P. Fisher, Principal Investigator of the … Continue reading →

Our bodies call in healing cells with an electrical signal. When stretched or squeezed, this gel makes electricity that could boost that alert.

Abstract: Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are being investigated as therapeutic options for diseases involving cartilage and bone damage in osteochondral tissue. In addition, it represents a significant challenge to develop scaffolds to deal with osteochondral lesions due to the microstructural complexity of this tissue, the change in mechanical properties with depth and the presence…

Miguel Grande Ráez, one of the IMDEA Materials researchers involved in the European BIOMET4D project, has turned to the public for support as he aims to further his expertise in advanced materials science at Imperial College London.

A new bioactive material developed by Northwestern scientists may be able to regenerate high-quality cartilage in knee joints, according to a new study. The post New Biomaterial Regrows Damaged Cartilage in Joints appeared first on News Center .

Tissue engineering blends biology and engineering to create or repair tissues. It offers new possibilities for regenerative medicine and organ transplantation. Empowering Tissue Engineering Research Through Expert Editing and Publication Support For tissue engineering research to have the largest and most positive impact on regenerative medicine, it must be effectively published. By effectively p…

Read Khoon’s Emerging Investigator article Pristine gelatin incorporation as a strategy to enhance the biofunctionality of poly(vinyl alcohol)-based hydrogels for tissue engineering applications, DOI D3BM01172K. Check our our interview with Khoon below: How do you feel about Biomaterials Science as a place to publish research on this topic? Great journal with an awesome reach and publicity, perfe…

Tissue engineering is at the forefront of regenerative medicine, offering immense promise for restoring or enhancing the function of impaired tissues and organs. While tissue constructs remain costly ... The post Renewed Interests: Harnessing Engineered Constructs to Explore Novel Strategies in Regenerative Medicine appeared first on Aurora Scientific .

Spanish newspaper El Mundo has highlighted IMDEA Materials Insitute's role in the CARDIOBOOST-CM project to find new ways to generate heart tissue and assist in the recovery of heart attack sufferers.