The research developed a human hair keratin and silver ion hydrogel that could help heal wounds.
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February 2024 in “Science Advances” Magnetic fields help create complex 3D soft structures for biomedical use.
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February 2026 in “ACS Nano” The TLMG hydrogel improves wound healing and monitoring with strong adhesion and conductivity.
August 2023 in “Drug Delivery and Translational Research” Human hair keratin was used to create a scaffold that could help with skin repair.
July 2024 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A single medium, PRIME AIRLIFT, supports better human hair follicle formation in grafts.
The hydrogel treatment speeds up healing of diabetic wounds.
September 2025 in “ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces” The new wound dressings speed up diabetic wound healing and improve tissue quality.
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July 2021 in “Nature Communications” 4D polycarbonate scaffolds show promise for soft tissue repair due to their biocompatibility, shape memory, and minimal immune response.
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June 2023 in “International Journal of Bioprinting” The hydrogel effectively heals infected wounds and kills bacteria.
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October 2024 in “Advanced Healthcare Materials” The hydrogel treatment speeds up healing of chronic wounds.
January 2022 in “Social Science Research Network” A special coating was made for artificial hair fibers that can slowly release silver ions for up to 56 days, providing long-term protection against bacteria and inflammation.
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December 2007 in “Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B Applied Biomaterials” Keratin-gelatin films improve skin graft success in dogs.
A new hydrogel made from human hair keratin can help regenerate skin and fight bacteria.
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June 2009 in “WakeSpace (Wake Forest University)” Keratin biomaterials can effectively aid peripheral nerve regeneration and improve recovery.
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September 2021 in “Advanced functional materials” The DNA hydrogel helps heal diabetic wounds by absorbing fluids, warming, sticking to tissue, killing bacteria, and aiding tissue and hair regrowth.
May 2026 in “İzmir Katip Çelebi Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Fakültesi Dergisi” 3D printed alginate-gelatin hydrogels are promising for drug delivery and testing treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's.
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November 2025 in “Bioengineering” The new method may improve skin grafts and hair growth.
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April 2023 in “Advanced materials” Using blood-based implants improves skin healing and reduces scarring.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” Keratin-based hydrogels can be improved for medical use by adding PEG, making them more soluble and adjustable.
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January 2018 in “IET Nanobiotechnology” The scaffolds significantly sped up wound healing in dogs and were safe.
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April 2023 in “Advanced Materials” The new electrode improves long-term monitoring on hairy skin by reducing motion issues and is easy to use.
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October 2023 in “Trends in biotechnology” 17 citations
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January 2023 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” The sponges effectively prevent dry socket by stopping bleeding and killing bacteria after tooth extraction.
November 2022 in “Journal of Nanobiotechnology” The developed system could effectively treat hair loss and promote hair growth.
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September 2023 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel made from plant polysaccharide and gelatin helps wounds heal faster by absorbing fluids and maintaining a moist healing environment.
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July 2025 in “Chemosensors” A new wearable system improves wound healing by monitoring infections and delivering precise treatment.
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December 2023 in “Advanced science” New injectable hydrogels with gelatin, metal, and tea polyphenols help heal diabetic wounds faster by controlling infection, improving blood vessel growth, and managing oxidative stress.
New hydrogel sensors can be quickly made and customized for wearable devices.