A long-standing collaboration between the Kaplan Lab and Fiorenzo Omenetto’s Silklab at Tufts is unlocking the vast potential of silk to revolutionize modern medicine. By combining their expertise, the teams are developing innovative silk-based materials for a wide range of biomedical applications, from repairing damaged vocal cords and bones to creating degradable medical devices like ear tubes that can deliver antibiotics. This powerful partnership highlights how interdisciplinary research can lead to groundbreaking solutions for complex medical challenges. To learn more, check out the article below!
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Silk Provides the Building Blocks to Transform Modern Medicine