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Revolutionary Hydrogel Emerges for Medical Applications

10/12/2025

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Researchers at the University of Utah are evaluating Marquandomyces marquandii as a bio-integrated hydrogel for biomedical applications.
Marquandomyces marquandii, previously misclassified, forms multilayered hydrogels that retain up to 83% water.
The hydrogel’s porosity varies to optimize its properties for different uses.
The study, published in The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, positions Marquandomyces marquandii as a promising candidate for future medical applications.

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Researchers at the University of Utah are evaluating Marquandomyces marquandii as a bio-integrated hydrogel for biomedical applications.
Marquandomyces marquandii, previously misclassified, forms multilayered hydrogels that retain up to 83% water.
The hydrogel’s porosity varies to optimize its properties for different uses.
The study, published in The Journal of The Minerals, Metals & Materials Society, positions Marquandomyces marquandii as a promising candidate for future medical applications.