HYDROGEL 2 (IMAGE)

Rice University

HYDROGEL 2

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Researchers at Rice University and Texas Heart institutes tested a sampling of synthetic, biocompatible hydrogels to see how tuning them influences the body's inflammatory response. The hydrogels are being developed to help heal wounds, deliver drugs and treat cancer.

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Rice University/Texas Heart Institute

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