The layer of myelin that protects the nerve fibers is fatty and repels water when it’s undamaged. If the myelin has been damaged, however, this fat content is reduced or stripped away entirely ...

Peripheral nerve injury is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system. Alternatives to autologous nerve transplantation have attracted significant interest among researchers. In this study ...

Wearable devices made of degradable fibers are rising stars in smart healthcare by virtue of their light weight, flexibility, and weavability. Silk protein is one promising platform for ideal ...