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Groundbreaking artificial knee cartilage outperforms the real thing, new research finds

Researchers have developed a gel-based cartilage substitute to relieve achy knees that’s even stronger and more durable than the real thing.

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Artificial pancreas is proven a game-changer for type 2 diabetes patients

Cambridge scientists have delivered amazing results from an artificial pancreas in use by patients living with type 2 diabetes.

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Sugar substitutes found to affect the human body in unanticipated ways

Non-nutritive sweeteners or artificial sweeteners – are supposed to deliver all the sweetness of sugar without the calories.

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Researchers create artificial muscles made of proteins

Researchers have succeeded in developing a muscle solely on the basis of natural proteins whose movements are driven by a chemical reaction.

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Engineer develops imitation red blood cells to deliver lifesaving drugs

U of A researcher is building new drug delivery vehicles could improve efficacy and reduce negative side effects of lifesaving drugs.

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Biohybrid fish made from heart muscle cells swims and could lead to artificial hearts

Researchers have developed the first fully autonomous biohybrid fish from human stem-cell derived cardiac muscle cells.

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Next generation of artificial platelets stop bleeding faster and save lives

New innovation in synthetic platelets could help save lives by rapidly stabilizing clots to reduce blood loss from traumatic injuries.

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Scientists create artificial cells that mimic living cells -- new method for fighting bacteria

Researchers provide a blueprint for creating "cell mimics," with potential applications ranging from drug delivery to environmental science.