August 2026 in “International Journal of Nanomedicine” This review discusses the transformation of selenium nanoparticles into multifunctional platforms for skin disease treatment, focusing on engineering principles rather than their intrinsic bioactivity alone, and reports no new clinical results.
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May 2021 in “Biomolecules” This study found that an injectable composite hydrogel containing cerium bioactive glass improved wound healing in diabetic rats by promoting angiogenesis and offering antibacterial properties, suggesting its potential for enhancing diabetic foot wound repair.
April 2026 in “Biomolecules” This study reported that discarded squid ink was used to develop a high-performance, environmentally friendly hair dye that offers a stable deep black color, UV protection, and preserves hair structure, while showing excellent biosafety in lab tests.
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February 2025 in “Smart Medicine” In this study, a multifunctional microneedle patch made from silk fibroin-methacryloyl and gelatin methacryloyl was reported to significantly prevent bacterial infection and promote wound healing in vivo due to its antimicrobial silver nanoparticles and VEGF-loaded tips.
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August 2022 in “Chemical engineering journal advances” This study demonstrated that human hair can be coated with Fe3O4 nanoparticles, allowing it to be oriented and moved by a magnetic field, which may enhance drug delivery and hair care applications.