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A practical gel that simply 'clicks' for biomedical applications
2015-05-01 12:00:00| LifeSciencesWorld
[NEWS] (BOSTON) — If you opt to wear soft contact lenses, chances are you are using hydrogels on a daily basis. Made up of polymer chains that are able to absorb water, hydrogels used in contacts are flexible and allow oxygen to pass through the lenses, keeping eyes healthy. Hydrogels can be up to 99 percent water and as a result are similar in composition to human tissues. They can take on a variety of forms and functions beyond that of contact lenses. By tuning their shape, physic…
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Category:Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals