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From Corneas to Hearts: Revolutionary Jelly-Like Material Promises To Mend Human Organs


Groundbreaking research led by Dr. Emilio I. Alarcón from the University of Ottawa has the potential to affect millions of lives through the development of peptide-based hydrogels. These innovative materials are designed to close skin wounds, administer therapeutic agents to damaged heart tissue, an

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