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by Marni Ellery, University of California – Berkeley edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan  Editors’ notes  The GIST Add as preferred source Diagram of T cell:dendritic cell immune synapse and PEGDA-Strep scaffold incorporating engagement of CD2 and LFA-1 during T cell activation. Credit: Advanced Materials (2026). DOI: 10.1002/adma.202505965 Lymph nodes, considered the command centers of our immune system, […]

Peer-Reviewed Publication University of Groningen image: This is associate professor Ranjita Bose, who lead the team which created a biocompatible conductive polymer hydrogel, which can be used in a range of applications view more   Credit: University of Groningen Bioelectronics, such as implantable health monitors or devices that stimulate brain cells, are not as soft as the

Edited by Archita Rai October 24, 2025 TOPLINE: Sirona, an oral gastro-retentive hydrogel, is well tolerated, leading only to mild gastrointestinal side effects, and produces sustained reductions in body weight and dietary intake. METHODOLOGY: Hydrogels, valued for their biochemical inertness, are being explored for obesity treatments. Sirona is a dual-network polymer that expands in the stomach and