A new route to making supple, moldable materials from the tough protein keratin could lead to a sustainable replacement for some plastics (Matter 2025, DOI: 10.1016/j.matt.2025.102039). Keratin forms ...
People generally try to keep hair out of their mouths, but it turns out hair may be good for teeth. Keratin is a protein found in hair and wool. When applied to teeth, it mixes with the minerals in ...
When you chip a tooth or drink one too many sodas, your enamel — the glassy shield that protects your teeth — doesn’t grow back. Dentists can patch the damage with resins or crowns, but the original ...
Biomedical engineer advances sustainable wound care by converting chicken feather waste into biocompatible hydrogel ...