Nanofibers With Botanical Compounds Coated in Cotton Bandages to Fight Infections and Speed Up Healing

Medicine & Technology Feb 12, 2024

Scientists have identified a new way to harness the antibacterial properties of lawsone to make nanofiber-coated cotton bandages. Find out more about it in this article.

Nanomaterial for Better Insulin Effects; New Approach to Effectively Treat Type 1 & 2 Diabetes

Mar 30, 2022

Researchers compared treatment effects of insulin alone and nanomaterial alone in mice. Discover about this new approach to treating Type 1 & Type 2 diabetes.

Novel Lightweight Nanofiber Material Protects Against Space Debris and Better Than Existing Bulletproof Technology

Mar 02, 2022

Check out these new nanofiber materials from UW-Madison engineers that surpass Kevlar fabric and steel plates in guarding against high-speed projectile impacts.

Self-Assembling Nanofiber Targeted as Potential Psoriasis Cure

Apr 15, 2021

Duke University researchers built a self-assembling nanofiber that is targeted to limit the damage caused by inflammatory diseases, such as psoriasis.

Soft-tissue Regeneration Possible Through a Nanofiber-Hydrogel

May 03, 2019

Scientists discover how to regenerate soft tissue through a nanogel

Yarn-like Nanofibers Could Assist in the Healing of Tendons and Muscles

Apr 30, 2019

MIT engineers have developed tissue engineering design that may enable flexible range of motion in injured tendons and muscles during healing.

Nanofiber Device Can Feel Forces & Hears Sounds Made By Heart Muscle Cells

May 18, 2017

A new mini device has been created by the engineers of University of California San Diego, which can feel the forces generated by swimming bacteria.