Researchers at Purdue University have harnessed a protein in blood to assemble conducting polymers, potentially opening the door for better, more compatible polymers to integrate bioelectronics with existing physiology (Science 2026, DOI: 10.1126/science.adu5500).Researchers at Purdue University have harnessed a protein in blood to assemble conducting polymers, potentially opening the door for better, more compatible … Read more
New research reveals that adding more flavonoid-rich foods like tea, berries, and citrus to your diet could help reduce frailty and support mental and physical health as you age. Study: Associations between flavonoid-rich food and flavonoid intakes and incident unhealthy aging outcomes in older United States males and females. Image Credit: DIVA.photo / Shutterstock In a recent … Read more
A Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher is developing a new class of medical adhesives by bringing together hydrogels and glue-like polymers to safely and reliably connect human tissues to therapeutic devices implanted in the body, such as pacemakers, insulin pumps, and artificial joints. Jiawei Yang, an assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering who is … Read more
In this interview, industry experts Jennifer Prestipino and Dr. Viviana Posada discuss the unique properties of silk fibroin and chitosan, their biomedical applications, and innovative techniques enhancing biomaterials through nanoscale surface modifications and UV-Vis spectroscopy. What makes silk fibroin stand out as a biomaterial for biomedical applications? Jen Prestipino: Silk fibroin, a protein derived from … Read more