Rice University Researchers (IMAGE) Rice University Caption Rice University researchers stand with a microscope image of their synthetic peptide hydrogel, which can be injected into internal wounds to form scaffolds that help them heal quickly. From left: Jeffrey Hartgerink, Benjamin Wang, Siyu Shi and Vivek Kumar. Credit Jeff Fitlow/Rice University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.