Saturday, December 10, 2011

ScienceDaily: Biotechnology News

ScienceDaily: Biotechnology News


Beating superbugs with a high-tech cleanser

Posted: 09 Dec 2011 09:32 AM PST

Scientists have developed an efficient, cost-effective liquid solution that fights antibiotic-resistant bacteria on hospital surfaces and keeps patients safe from life-threatening infections. It's easy to prepare, easy to apply, non-toxic -- and it will cost just a few dollars per quart.

Researchers develop a way to monitor engineered blood vessels as they grow in patients

Posted: 30 Nov 2011 09:01 AM PST

New research describes how by using magnetic resonance imaging and nanoparticle technology, scientists can monitor the growth of laboratory-engineered blood vessels after implantation in patients. This is an important step toward ensuring that blood vessels, and tissues engineered from a patient's own biological material, are taking hold and working as expected. This is the first method for monitoring the growth and progress of engineered tissues once they are implanted.

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