‘Eco-friendly’ plant-based plastics linked to organ damage

Researchers at Zhejiang University discover liver damage and gut imbalances in mice from biodegradable starch plastics exposure.
Printed skin to replace animal testing

TU Graz and Vellore Institute researchers develop 3D-printed skin with living cells, enabling animal-free cosmetic nanoparticle tests.
World’s smallest pacemaker fits in syringe and switched on by light

Northwestern University researchers create tiny device that can be inserted with a syringe, then dissolves after it’s no longer needed.