Is Hydrogel the Cure for a ‘Broken Heart’?
Date | 14th, Feb 2024 |
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Source | AZoNano - Nanotechnology Websites |
DESCRIPTION
Researchers from the University of Waterloo have developed a new hydrogel made from cellulose nanocrystals derived from wood pulp, which mimics human tissue properties and could be used to heal damaged heart tissue and improve cancer treatments through personalized therapies using tumor organoids.