Magnetic gel heals diabetic wounds 3x times faster
A new magnetic gel could heal diabetic wounds faster, reduce the rates of recurrence, and lower the incidents of limb amputations.
Could injectable hydrogel simplify HIV treatment?
A solution that transforms into a hydrogel and releases a steady dose of an anti-HIV drug could eliminate the need for a daily pill to prevent AIDS.
Hydrogel uses sunlight to make water from hot air
A new hydrogel uses hot air to create clean drinking water using nothing but energy from sunlight.
Gel cures 100% of mice with deadly brain cancer
Medication delivered by a new gel cured 100% of mice with an aggressive brain cancer, according to a new study. Could it work for humans?
Lab-made knee cartilage beats the real thing
Currently in development for implants, a new lab-made cartilage gel may be better than the real thing for relief from stiff, achy knees.
Hydrogel could ease need for vaccine ‘cold chain’
The need to keep vaccines cold makes global shipping a challenge. Researchers say their hydrogel approach could change that.
Bacteria triggers material to release infection-fighting drugs
A new material can deliver medications on demand and only when bacteria are present. The advance could be particularly helpful for wound dressings.
Hydrogel boosts ‘attack power’ of cells that fight cancer
A hydrogel appears to offer a temporary, hospitable environment that helps activate modified immune cells attack cancer.