A biological material that becomes stronger when wet could replace plastics

by IBEC - Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya

4 months ago
chitosan, biomaterials, nickel

A new study led by the Institute for Bioengineering of Catalonia (IBEC) has unveiled the first biomaterial that is not only waterproof but actually becomes stronger in contact with water. The material...

IBEC researchers generate mini-kidneys vascularized from stem cells

by Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya

7 years ago
minirriñones, mother cells, biomaterials, kidney pathologies

Researchers from the IBEC have created, for the first time, 3D organoid cultures from pluripotent stem cells, which resemble human embryonic kidney tissue during the second trimester of pregnancy.

Biomaterials as signal-releasing platforms

by Institut de Bioenginyeria de Catalunya

8 years ago
regenerative therapies, biomaterials, skin

IBEC’s Biomaterials for Regenerative Therapies group has published a review of the state-of-the-art in biomaterials for skin healing that proposes a move towards more personalized, in situ therapies...

Xeltis Closes €45 Million in Oversubscribed Series C Financing to Advance Aortic and Pulmonary Valve Programs. Ysios Capital participates in the round

by Ysios Capital

9 years ago
Xeltis, Ysios Capital, aortic valve, biomaterials

Xeltis, a clinical-stage medical device company pioneering a restorative approach in heart valve therapy, today announced the completion of an oversubscribed €45 million ($52 million) Series C finan...

The value of marine waste

by Universidad del País Vasco

10 years ago
biomaterials, plastics, marine waste

The Biomat research group of the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) is upgrading the marine waste on the Basque coast (squid, fish and algae waste) to obtain new materials. This line of resear...

Ana I. Fernández: 'We need more female reference figures; Marie Curie is quite a worn-out example by now'

by Fundació Bosch i Gimpera

10 years ago
DIOPMA, biomaterials, wastes

In a men's world such as the new materials industry, Ana I. Fernández stands out as a member of DIOPMA, the Centre for Design and Optimization of Material Processes at the Faculty of Chemistry. This ...