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Self-Healing Hydrogels and Biomaterials for Regeneration


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What if damaged tissues could repair themselves — just like magic?

In this podcast, we dive into the revolutionary world of self-healing hydrogels and regenerative biomaterials, where chemistry, nanotechnology, and biology merge to create materials that repair, rebuild, and transform the human body.


Each episode uncovers how scientists design next-generation hydrogels that:

• mend themselves after injury

• deliver drugs with precision

• guide stem cell growth

• rebuild cartilage, bone, nerves, and skin

• integrate seamlessly with living tissue

• respond to pH, temperature, light, or mechanical stress


We explore breakthroughs like injectable self-healing gels, smart wound dressings, bioactive scaffolds, and materials that communicate with cells to promote regeneration — reshaping the future of orthopedics, neurology, wound care, and organ engineering.


Whether you're a biotech student, researcher, or simply curious about the materials powering regenerative medicine, this podcast uncovers the innovations that could one day eliminate chronic injuries, accelerate healing, and even enable lab-grown organs.

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BioBits & BytesBy Arghya Ghosh