When you think about materials used in medicine, you likely picture metals, plastics, or synthetic gels. Researchers at the ...

Researchers have developed an easy-to-apply antibacterial hydrogel by incorporating a biodegradable oligomer into a ...

The dental pulp is susceptible to microbial infection, which often results in inflammation, necrosis, and defects in the pulp ...

Advances in materials science are transforming medicine, engineering, and environmental technology. Among the most promising innovations are hydrogels—highly absorbent polymer networks with ...

The dental pulp is susceptible to microbial infection, which often results in inflammation, necrosis, and defects in the pulp-dentin complex. Traditional treatment strategies suffer from multiple ...

Discover a groundbreaking treatment for gastrointestinal wounds with a new acid-resistant hydrogel developed by PolyU ...

Osteoporosis is typically treated with orally administered drugs, which may take up to a year to have a noticeable effect. A new injectable hydrogel, however, is claimed to drastically boost bone ...

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed an acid-resistant "ultra-stable mucus-inspired hydrogel" (UMIH), ...

KeraVet Gel is the first and only keratin based hydrogel for pets that helps wounds and incisions heal faster, thanks to the power of keratin and a strong and safe lick deterrent. The result: less ...