Imagine trying to build something with a material that keeps shrinking. That's a big problem in tissue engineering. Scientists have been using collagen-based hydrogels, which are great for growing cells, but they have a nasty habit of shrinking when cells interact with them. This makes it hard to cr
Birds of paradise are already superstars in the feather department, being masters at showing off their bright, colorfully feathers. Turns out, they are enchanting in other ways too. Instead of just flying around and looking all pretty, 90% percent of 37 species out of 45 are rocking biofluorescence
Denture wearers have you ever thought about how to keep bacteria from growing on your dentures? Turns out, the humble avocado, that tasty addition to many a salad or toast, might be a game-changer. It's important to know dentures made from heat-polymerized acrylic resin (HPA) have tiny pores and cra
Imagine this, it's been 40 years since a special medical journal first appeared. This journal isn't your average read, it's all about craniofacial surgery. The journal started in 1983, and it has been a big deal ever since. This milestone is a great chance to look back at all the changes in the worl
Think about how tricky it is to heal a diabetic wound. These wounds constantly face a double threat: bacteria and inflammation. They are also hard to heal. Scientists have come up with a clever invention called microneedles. They are tiny needles that can do big things. These microneedles are spe
Have you ever heard of using magnets to cook cancer cells? Well, researchers have discovered a cool way to use magnetic iron oxide nanoparticles mixed with a gel to heat up tumors from the inside. This jelly, called IT-MG, can react to special radio waves, getting hot enough to kill cancer cells whe
Did you know that certain proteins can help turn carbon dioxide into sugar? Scientists have found a way to stabilize and enhance the work of these proteins, called enzymes. They created a platform using a special type of protein structure called amyloid fibrils. This platform can hold several enzyme
Scientists found out that TCDD, a harmful chemical, can mess up the skull development of baby mice if their mothers are exposed to it early in pregnancy. They did scans and saw that bones were not forming properly. Some sutures, which are the places where bones meet, were fused too early. Also, part
Washing machines might seem clean, but they're actually home to tiny hitchhikers—bacteria. These microscopic critters latch onto surfaces made of metals, polymers, and rubber, forming slimy layers called biofilms. They don't just stick to the machine; they also hitch a ride on clothes. Sweat, skin p
You know how simple metal rust can cause big trouble, like leaks that hurt the environment? But did you know microscopic critters can also cause metal to rust? Yep, tiny organisms can create what’s called microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). This is different from regular rust (abiotic corr
