Irish scientists discover biomaterial to regenerate tissue

A new biomaterial that could regenerate damaged tissue in the spine, heart, and brain, and eliminate infection, has been discovered by Irish scientists.

There are very limited treatment options for repairing nerve injuries, including burns, beyond two centimetres. Researchers at AMBER, the Science Foundation Ireland-funded, advanced materials science institute, say their breakthrough may boost recovery for heart-attack survivors.

The electroconductive biomaterial, developed by the multidisciplinary research team over the last three years, could be used to bypass damaged regions of the heart and restore functional activity.