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Collagen is a fibrous protein found in cartilage and other connective tissue.

New X-ray technique reveals inner architecture of human bones

New X-ray technique reveals inner architecture of human bones

An international research team has used new X-ray techniques to describe how the architecture of healthy human bones is built up. The team has uncovered a hitherto unknown structure in healthy bones.

16 Jun 2020

Researchers deconstruct complex mechanisms that control tissue repair

Researchers deconstruct complex mechanisms that control tissue repair

ETH researchers have deconstructed the mechanisms that control wound healing and scar formation in more detail.

4 Jun 2020

Mechanically rejuvenated fibroblasts show promise in stem cell engineering

Mechanically rejuvenated fibroblasts show promise in stem cell engineering

Fibroblasts synthesize the collagen, creating the structural framework for animal tissues, and play a significant role in the process of wound healing.

27 May 2020

Protein Abundant In The Heart Plays Key Role In Blood Clotting

Protein Abundant In The Heart Plays Key Role In Blood Clotting

Heart protein cardiac myosin, which is released into the body when a person suffers a heart attack, can cause blood to thicken or clot.

3 Apr 2020

Researchers develop 3D cultured cells that mimic liver fibrosis

Researchers develop 3D cultured cells that mimic liver fibrosis

Headed by researchers from Japan-based Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), a group of scientists has effectively established three-dimensional (3D) cultured tissue that imitates liver fibrosis, which is a major trait of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).

2 Apr 2020

Direct observation of glucose fingerprint using in vivo Raman spectroscopy

Direct observation of glucose fingerprint using in vivo Raman spectroscopy

A method using noninvasive raman spectroscopy has been developed by scientists to measure blood glucose levels without the use of needles.

25 Mar 2020

A New Imaging Technique for Mapping Forces Exerted by Cell Clusters

A New Imaging Technique for Mapping Forces Exerted by Cell Clusters

AZoLifeSciences talks to Ian Wong about a new imaging technique that maps forces cell clusters exert on their surroundings.

From Brown University 19 Mar 2020

Study discovers structure of bacterial enzyme that breaks down amino acid found in collagen

Study discovers structure of bacterial enzyme that breaks down amino acid found in collagen

Chemists from MIT and Harvard University have elucidated the structure of a strange bacterial enzyme with the ability to break down an amino acid found in collagen.

18 Mar 2020

The use of natural hydrogels in food and agriculture practices

The use of natural hydrogels in food and agriculture practices

Hydrogels are widely used materials for various applications in areas ranging from medicine, cosmetics, and tissue engineering to food and agriculture.

8 Feb 2020

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