Nanofiber News - Nanotechnology News RSS FeedsNanotechnology :: NanofiberNanofiber News Stories, Current Nanofiber News Events, Discoveries and Articleshttp://www.brightsurf.com/rss.news.xml?search=Nanofiber Nanofiber News Stories Current Nanofiber News Events, Discoveries and Articles Growing cartilage -- no easy task Northwestern University researchers are the first to design a bioactive nanomaterial that promotes the growth of new cartilage in vivo and without the use of expensive growth factors. Minimally invasive, the therapy activates the bone marrow stem cells and produces natural cartilage. No conventional therapy can do this. (2010-02-02) A step toward better brain implants using conducting polymer nanotubes Brain implants that can more clearly record signals from surrounding neurons in rats have been created at the University of Michigan. The findings could eventually lead to more effective treatment of neurological disorders such as Parkinson's disease and paralysis. (2009-09-30) Manufacturing inefficiency Modern manufacturing methods are spectacularly inefficient in their use of energy and materials, according to a detailed MIT analysis of the energy use of 20 major manufacturing processes. (2009-03-30) New research shows that environmental gains derived from the use of nanomaterials may be offset in part by the processes used to manufacture them. New research shows that environmental gains derived from the use of nanomaterials may be offset in part by the processes used to manufacture them. (2008-10-29) Novel hydrogel systems for dentin regeneration Dental caries, or tooth decay, continues to be the most prevalent infectious disease in the world, presenting significant public health challenges and socio-economic consequences. (2008-07-07) Nanowire coating for bone implants, stents University of Arkansas researchers have found a simple, inexpensive way to create a nanowire coating on the surface of biocompatible titanium that can be used to create more effective surfaces for hip replacement, dental reconstruction and vascular stenting. (2007-08-28) Nanomedicine opens the way for nerve cell regeneration The ability to regenerate nerve cells in the body could reduce the effects of trauma and disease in a dramatic way. In two presentations at the NSTI Nanotech 2007 Conference, researchers describe the use of nanotechnology to enhance the regeneration of nerve cells. (2007-05-21) MIT creates 3-D scaffold for growing stem cells Stem cells grew, multiplied and differentiated into brain cells on a new three-dimensional scaffold of tiny protein fragments designed to be more like a living body than any other cell culture system. (2006-12-27) |
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