Topological photonics offers a powerful platform for next-generation nanophotonic chips, capitalizing on their remarkable resilience to disorder and defects. In this paper, we'll present a series of ...

Representational image of Chinese researchers. Photo: UNB A team of Chinese scientists has developed a new cocktail hydrogel capable of promoting neurovascular unit regeneration and repairing damaged ...

Natural biological tissues such as jellyfish integrate hierarchical architectures with multifunctionality (e.g., bioluminescence, mechanical resilience, and responsiveness), yet replicating such ...

Engineering artificial protein hydrogels for medical applications requires precise control over their mechanical properties, including stiffness, toughness, extensibility, and stability in the ...

Despite these advances, the application of protein hydrogels to replicate the mechanical properties of the oral mucosa remains relatively unexplored. Given the unique structural and mechanical demands ...