Tug Of War In The Cells: Shedding Light On Transport Mechanism Mar 23, 2008
6, 2005) Max Planck researchers determine optimal parameters for biomimetic transport systems based on molecular. (May 16, 2006) Researchers from Delft University of Technology have discovered how to use the motors of biological cells in extremely small channels on a chip. (Science Daily)
Tapping into nature's genius Mar 22, 2008
One of only a handful of such centers in the world, CiBER will offer courses in biomechanics but also act as a lab and research facility where students, teachers, and industry professionals in the fields of engineering, biology, math, chemistry and physics can collaborate on biomimetic - or bio-inspired - projects. "Clearly, to be cutting edge, I think science has to be interdisciplinary," Full said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Japan's daily life Mar 3, 2008
A "toddler robot" called "Child-Robot with a Biomimetic Body," or "CB2," looks around the room. Hooked up to a database of words clustered by association, the robot -- dubbed Kansei, or "sensibility" -- responds to the word "war" by quivering in what looks like disgust and fear. (CNN -- International)
Robot Revolution Mar 3, 2008
" Still, some of the most eye-catching developments in robotics are coming out of Japan's labs. Researchers at Osaka University, for instance, are developing a robot to better understand child development. The "Child-Robot with Biomimetic Body" is designed to mimic the motions of a toddler. It responds to sounds, and sensors in its eyes can see and react to people. It wiggles, changes facial expressions, and makes gurgling sounds. The team leader, Minoru Asada, is working on artificial... (Fox News)
Using Nature as a Design Guide Feb 16, 2008
and an accompanying Web project that could, if successful, radically increase the reach of her thinking and consolidate biomimetic design as a go-to corporate sustainable strategy ... 3 billion model of sustainability, with biomimetic design one part of its strategy. (BusinessWeek)
BioMimetic inks $40M deal, will focus on orthopedic market Dec 24, 2007
GEM 21S was developed by BioMimetic (NASDAQ: BMTI) and is approved in the United States and Canada for the treatment of bone loss and receding gums associated with advanced periodontal disease ... The deal, expected to close Jan. 4, calls for $30 million to be paid to BioMimetic within the first quarter, $6 million within 18 months of the closing and the remaining $4 million by the end of the year. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
BioMimetic inks $40M deal to sell landmark biotechnology product Dec 18, 2007
GEM 21S, which was developed by Franklin-based BioMimetic (NASDAQ: BMTI) is approved in the United States and Canada for the treatment of bone loss and receding gums associated with advanced periodontal disease. The deal with , which is part of Ltd. of Japan, calls for a $40 million cash payment to BioMimetic, plus about $4 million in cash for existing inventory and royalty payments based on net sales of GEM 21S. Within 60 days of closing the transaction - which is expected Jan. 4 - BioMimetic... (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Neurotransmitters in biopolymers stimulate nerve regeneration Dec 12, 2007
The biomimetic polymers would then guide the growth of the regenerating nerve. There is currently no treatment for recovering human nerve function after injury to the brain or spinal cord because central nervous system neurons have a very limited capability of self-repair and regeneration. (EurekAlert!)
Researchers develop better membranes for water treatment, drug delivery Nov 30, 2007
Researchers at the University of Illinois have developed a new generation of biomimetic membranes for water treatment and drug delivery ... With their high permeability and high selectivity, the biomimetic membranes also are ideal for water treatment by desalination, which is becoming increasingly important for water purification in semiarid coastal regions. (EurekAlert!)
Weekly Calendar Nov 13, 2007
Nov. 15, 11 a.m. "Biomimetic Microenvironments to Study Tumor Vascularization," a Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering seminar with Claudia Fischbach, Cornell University. 110 Maryland. (Johns Hopkins Gazette, MD)
Smoke alarms should be replaced after 10 years Nov 3, 2007
In addition, if you have a biomimetic carbon monoxide detector a relatively inexpensive, battery-operated type that uses synthetic blood to mimic the body's response to carbon monoxide you need to replace the sensor pack every two to three years ... In addition, if you have a biomimetic carbon monoxide detector a relatively inexpensive, battery-operated type that uses synthetic blood to mimic the body's response to carbon monoxide you need to replace the sensor pack every two to three years. (Akron Beacon Journal)
Nahant-based scientist develops robotic creatures with nervous systems Oct 15, 2007
The biomimetic robots work in a "supervised, reactive, autonomous" way, which means that instead of being run by remote control, Ayers said, "you give it a goal and it goes and achieves that goal." ... The biomimetic lobster and sea lamprey developed by Northeastern University professor Joseph Ayers (above) are designed to detonate underwater mines, saving human lives. (Boston Globe)
Film gets sticky by resisting unsticking Oct 13, 2007
Yes and no. Various other biomimetic artificial sticky coatings have been described ... That can be done by making the gluey surface soft, so it flows into crevices when squeezed down but biomimetic glues copy the strategy of the gecko's foot, which has pads coated with lots of tiny hairs that penetrate every nook and cranny. (Nature News Service)
Iolani graduate awarded $500,000 fellowship Sep 26, 2007
"Her findings, already advancing our understanding of spider phylogenetics, also have the potential to influence the development of biomimetic material for a variety of applications, from biodegradable fishing lines to medical sutures to protective armor cloth. With a deep understanding of spider biology, Hayashi is contributing to a fundamental rethinking of arachnid phylogeny and revealing key information about spider silks to support the development of new synthetic materials.". MINI SITE... (Honolulu Advertiser)
BioMimetic Q2 down Aug 16, 2007
Franklin-based BioMimetic (NASDAQ: BMTI) reported a net loss of about $6 ... BioMimetic is developing and commercializing bio-active drug/device combinations to heal musculoskeletal injuries and disease ... BioMimetic's stock was trading at $15. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Building a foundation Jul 17, 2007
BioMimetic executives start tech education foundation - Nashville Business Journal ... BioMimetic executives start tech education foundation ... Todd Stringer, Nashville Business Journal Brentwood High School junior and intern Michael Bullock with Leslie Wisner-Lynch, director of applied research for BioMimetic Therapeutics. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
BioMimetic executives start tech education foundation Jul 16, 2007
Todd Stringer, Nashville Business Journal Brentwood High School junior and intern Michael Bullock with Leslie Wisner-Lynch, director of applied research for BioMimetic Therapeutics. Therapeutics' executives are spearheading a new nonprofit foundation aimed at improving science and technology education in the region. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
MAKO Surgical Corp. Names Charles W. Federico to Board of Directors Jul 7, 2007
In addition, he currently serves on the boards of SRI/Surgical Express, Inc. and BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. About MAKO Surgical Corporation MAKO Surgical Corp. is a privately held, emerging orthopedic medical device company developing advanced solutions for less invasive knee surgery. Founded in November 2004, the company has developed and released the MAKO Haptic Guidance System(TM) (HGS(TM)). (PR Newswire)
Mother-of-pearl -- Classic beauty and remarkable strength Jul 3, 2007
"If you understand how it forms, you could think of reproducing it, producing a synthetic material that's inspired by nature - a so-called 'biomimetic' material," Gilbert explains. "If we learn how to harness the mechanism of formation, then we could, for example, produce cars that absorb all the energy at the impact point but do not fracture. "But from my point of view, it's most interesting because of the fundamental mechanisms of how it forms - these natural self-assembly mechanisms we are... (EurekAlert!)
Robot acts like a toddler Jun 10, 2007
The Child-Robot with Biomimetic Body, or CB2, was developed by a team of researchers at Osaka University in western Japan and is designed to move just like a real child between 1 and 3 years old. CB2, at just over 4 feet tall and weighing 73 pounds, changes facial expressions and can rock back and forth. (CNN -- Tech)
Japanese develop robot that acts like a toddler Jun 10, 2007
The Child-Robot with Biomimetic Body, or CB2, was developed by a team of researchers at Osaka University in western Japan and is designed to move just like a real child between 1 and 3 years old ... The Child-Robot with Biomimetic Body, or CB2, looks at Shuhei Ikemoto, an Osaka University student, when its hand is clasped by him during a demonstration of the toddler robot at a lab of the university in Osaka, western Japan, Friday, June 8, 2007. (AZCentral -- News)
Scientists create robot toddler Jun 9, 2007
The Child-Robot with Biomimetic Body, or CB2, was developed by a team of researchers at Osaka University in western Japan and is designed to move just like a real child aged between one and three years old. CB2, 4. (India Times, India)
Baby robot that can walk, talk and feel Jun 6, 2007
Future research at the Japanese Science and Technology Agency in Osaka will attempt to improve the body functions of CB2 - whose full name is 'Child-robot with Biomimetic Body. . (Yahoo News -- Robots and Robotics)
Boosting biotech May 28, 2007
Cool Springs Life Sciences center slated for expansion, BioMimetic to relocate UK manufacturing to facility ... Todd Stringer, Nashville Business Journal Sam Lynch, CEO of BioMimetic, says his company will add 100 employees in an expanded life sciences center. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Fleet Week: Office of Naval Research Technology May 28, 2007
Biomimetic Underwater Robot, RoboLobster. Piezoelectric Fiber Composite Materials. (eWeek)
BioMimetic Therapeutics Inc. May 16, 2007
BioMimetic Q1 loss deepens - Nashville Business Journal ... BioMimetic Q1 loss deepens ... BioMimetic (NASDAQ: BMTI) develops and commercializes bio-active drug/device combinations. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
BioMimetic Q1 loss deepens May 16, 2007
BioMimetic (NASDAQ: BMTI) develops and commercializes bio-active drug/device combinations. The company's stock was trading at $18. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Semi-Annual Changes to the NASDAQ Biotechnology Index May 12, 2007
BioMimetic Therapeutics, Inc. (NasdaqGM: - ) develops and markets drug-device combination products for the repair of injuries or defects in bones, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons. The company combines protein therapeutics with tissue specific scaffolds to stimulate tissue healing and regeneration. (Primezone Releases)
Wetter report: New approach to testing surface adhesion May 12, 2007
UVO-tunable superhydrophobic to superhydrophilic wetting transition on biomimetic nanostructured surfaces. Langmuir 2007, 23, 2608-2614. (EurekAlert!)
BioMimetic official stepping down Apr 15, 2007
BioMimetic, based in Franklin, develops and commercializes bio-active drug/device combinations. Extra. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Trying to build a robot caterpillar Mar 27, 2007
The Biomimetic Technologies for Soft-bodied Robots project is trying to make an ersatz caterpillar that will move around in pretty much the same way as the real thing. The researchers see the potential to use the squishable, relatively simple creations to find land mines, repair machinery in hard-to-reach spots and even diagnose and treat diseases. (International Herald Tribune -- Business)
Business 3.0 Mar 7, 2007
The researchers at UCSB believe that a biomimetic manufacturing approach, based on the sponge's chemistry, will inevitably make its way into the semiconductor industry ... You don't actually have to wait for biomimetic technologies to make it to market, though--they're already here ... Researchers are exploring everything from a biomimetic approach to hydrogen production to coatings that neutralize noxious chemicals using sunlight, to an ultralight metallic material based on the abalone shell... (FastCompany)
BioMimetic drug on fast track for approval Feb 22, 2007
BioMimetic (NASDAQ: BMTI), located in Franklin, develops and commercializes bio-active drug-device combination products for the healing of musculoskeletal injuries and disease. Related Industry stories. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Bioengineered ACL Could Help Injured Knees Feb 22, 2007
Using the new "biomimetic" scaffold, however, Laurencin's team was able to reconstitute and repopulate the tissue without the use of self- or cadaver tissues. "Histological studies showed we were able to obtain excellent in-growth of ligament-like tissue in the scaffold, and our mechanical studies demonstrated that we had a reasonably good retention of mechanical properties at 12 weeks, suggesting the ligament tissue being formed was having functional capabilities.". (MEDLINEplus)
BioMimetic completes offering of 3.35M shares Feb 15, 2007
BioMimetic completes offering of 3 ... BioMimetic completes offering of 3 ... BioMimetic (NASDAQ: BMTI) received no proceeds from the shares sold on behalf of shareholders. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Biomimetic Technologies Project Will Create First Soft-Bodied Robots Jan 31, 2007
Barry Trimmer, professor of biology, and David Kaplan, professor of biomedical engineering, are co-directors of the Biomimetic Technologies for Soft-bodied Robots project, which represents a consortium of seven Tufts faculty members from five departments in the School of Engineering and the School of Arts and Sciences ... While other groups around the world are applying biomimetic approaches to engineering design, most focus on narrow areas within this field ... Work will focus on four primary... (Science Daily)
BU tech office puts research, ideas to the test Jan 31, 2007
Through collaboration with Biomimetic Systems, an organization working to evaluate technological dilemmas, OTT works with BU's Photonics Center to create a sniper-detecting robot, Stevens said. OTT also collaborates on the project with iRobot, a company that produces robotic vacuum cleaners. (Boston University Daily Free Press, MA)
BioMimetic clinical trial looks good Jan 26, 2007
After 6 weeks, 100 percent of patients treated by BioMimetic's product were at that level, versus 56 percent of the control group ... BioMimetic (NASDAQ: BMTI) , located in Franklin, develops and commercializes bio-active drug/device combination products to heal musculoskeletal injuries and disease. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Nano world off the radar for most Jan 23, 2007
"Carbon nanotubes, quantum dots, sculptured thin films, single-electron transistors, nanofluidic sensors and biomimetic substances are all examples of evolutionary nanotechnology," says Lakhtakia. "None has yet had any significant presence in the marketplace and these developments will not be real for many years.". (EurekAlert!)
Artificial Cornea Offers Better Results For Infants, Some Blind Patients Dec 27, 2006
Infants and adults who are blind due to a cloudy or damaged cornea are seeing some remarkable results thanks to a new version of an artificial implant that takes the place of the cornea, the clear covering of the eye that serves as our window on the world. The results of operations involving the first infants and children in the world to receive the device, performed by physicians at the University of Rochester Eye Institute and a colleague at Johns Hopkins University, were announced at the... (Science Daily)
Learning from the experts Dec 6, 2006
To capture the energy of tides he has designed a biomimetic tail 15 metres long with a 12-metre-wide fin. Driven by the water, it moves back and forth against an electrical generator to produce about one megawatt of power. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
RoboSalmon to Spy on Fish Dec 4, 2006
Propellers make an unnatural noise that disturbs fish; RoboSalmon's biomimetic characteristics should help it blend in (see ). Robot evolution (biomimetic or not) does not follow the course of ... The SHARC was also designed as a biomimetic system, using its tail to move around (see ). (Yahoo News -- Robots and Robotics)
Math Model Could Aid Study Of Collagen Ailments Nov 16, 2006
Learning more about the structural differences between diseased and healthy collagen could help in the development of biomimetic materials. Buehler is optimistic about the future. (Science Daily)
BioMimetic loss widens in third quarter Nov 9, 2006
Franklin-based BioMimetic (NASDAQ: BMTI) had $709,548 in revenues, with $429,012 of that coming from product sales, in the quarter ending Sept. 30 ... BioMimetic posted a loss of $4 ... BioMimetic shares were trading at $14. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Beetle Feet Stick To Their Promises Nov 4, 2006
Inspired by the soles of beetles feet, and therefore biomimetic, the special surface structure of the material allows it to stick to smooth walls without any adhesives ... Microscope image of the biomimetic surface structure of the new adhesive material ... Is it possible to simply copy the structure of the soles of insects feet and before long find equivalent biomimetic, i.e. nature-inspired, adhesive materials in everyday use. (Science Daily)
Regents' visit termed a success despite protest Oct 23, 2006
Other presentations were given on Climate Change and California s Future, by Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies Lisa Sloan; Biology of Stem Cells by Professor Doug Kellogg; Biomimetic MicroElectornic Systems by Professor Wentai Liu; Genome Project by Professor Phillip Berman; The Digital Divide by Associate Professor Rob Fairlie and a demonstration of Clarissa, a voice-operated computer system, developed by visiting Linguistics Professor Beth Ann Hockey. Two undergraduate students took... (US Santa Cruz Currents, CA)
Fusion in the fast lane Oct 20, 2006
The experimental fusion protocols developed in the present study can be applied to other biomimetic systems and can be used to construct new ones ... One example for the construction of new biomimetic systems is provided by the formation of large vesicles with several intramembrane domains as shown in Figure 1(c). (EurekAlert!)
BioMimetic supplier gets FDA approval Oct 14, 2006
that manufactures rhPDGF-BB, a key ingredient in BioMimetic's lead product. The manufacturing facility is owned and operated by , and the company says the approval provides additional capacity to ensure the supply of rhPDGF-BB. BioMimetic's lead product is GEM 21S, a grafting material for bone and periodontal regeneration ... Franklin-based BioMimetic (NASDAQ: BMTI) said two other FDA conditions related to GEM 21S have also been met. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
UCSC to showcase achievements, new facilities during Regents visit Oct 2, 2006
One walking tour with Engineering Dean Steve Kang will feature UCSC s computer game design program, a tour of a biomolecular science and engineering laboratory, and electrical engineering professor Wentai Liu discussing biomimetic microelectronic systems. Another tour will feature a discussion of stem cells hosted by Physical and Biological Sciences Dean Stephen Thorsett, climate change with Vice Provost and Dean of Graduate Studies Lisa Sloan, and a roundtable discussion with faculty, graduate,... (US Santa Cruz Currents, CA)
Researchers Image Molecular Motor Structural Changes Sep 16, 2006
An international team of researchers has shed new light on how tiny molecular motors that transport materials within cells generate the energy that powers their movements. D. (Image courtesy of Duke University Medical Center). (Science Daily)
An artificial cornea is in sight, thanks to biomimetic hydrogels Sep 12, 2006
On Sept. 11 in San Francisco at the annual meeting of the American Chemical Society, chemical engineer Curtis W. Frank will present a novel biomimetic material that's finding its way into artificial corneas ... Stanford's artificial cornea is "the most biomimetic," he says, with a water concentration and mechanical properties that rival those of the natural cornea. (EurekAlert!)
Case Western Reserve University's Alexis Abramson Joins NorTech Fellows Program Aug 31, 2006
She has also been involved in biomimetic research to explore how the natural world has taken advantage of specific nanoscale phenomena. An author of a number of publications in her research field, Abramson also has been involved in various engineering outreach programs and has a dedicated interest in improving science and engineering education for all ages. (PR Newswire)
Today's Fringe Ideas, Tomorrow's Wisdom Aug 17, 2006
So-called "biomimetic" products that copy such natural processes are already starting to make it to market, featuring improved performance and lower cost. for example, a "self-cleaning" industrial paint, copies the self-cleaning mechanisms of the lotus leaf, causing dirt and water to bead and roll off. (BusinessWeek)
Increased R&D fuels bigger loss at BioMimetic Aug 10, 2006
Increased R&D fuels bigger loss at BioMimetic - Nashville Business Journal ... Increased R&D fuels bigger loss at BioMimetic ... For the same period a year earlier, BioMimetic lost $1. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
Franklin biotech firm going public Jul 19, 2006
If BioMimetic's IPO is successful, the company would become Nashville's only publicly traded biotech concern ... BioMimetic, which filed its IPO notice on Friday with the Securities and Exchange Commission, plans to trade on the NASDAQ under the symbol BMTI. ... BioMimetic's first drug-device combination product, GEM 21S, received regulatory approval in November for treating periodontal bone defects and gum tissue recession associated with periodontal disease. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
BioMimetic hits the road to raise stock profile Jul 10, 2006
"If the key opinion leaders use it and see good results, that has a very positive impact on the use of the product," says Charlie Hart, BioMimetic's chief scientific officer and vice president. The work among clinicians coincides with an effort to boost visibility in the investor community for BioMimetic, which completed a $31 ... Since the offering, BioMimetic has picked up coverage from a few analysts, but wants coverage similar to that of Smith & Nephew, a global biotech concern followed by... (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
`Imagination Revolution' has a home in Toronto Jul 4, 2006
"This revolution will be televised and seen on mobile phones, digital screens, iPods and biomimetic dresses around the world.". In that case, it will be hard to miss, even if you're wearing cotton and forgot to recharge the cell the night before. (Toronto Star -- GTA)
Mother Nature's Design Workshop Jun 27, 2006
It's a field known as biomimetics or biomimicry, though not everyone approves of those terms ... It's in that vein that Bandyopadhyay has overseen study by the Office of Naval Research into biomimetic robots developed by Northeastern University's Joseph Ayers. (BusinessWeek)
Scientists see dwindling dollars Jun 13, 2006
Now Ayers' biomimetic robots are capable of mimicking real life lobsters, using sensors that code environmental information in the same fashion as real-life lobsters. With more federal money and work, the goal is to create robots that are ''reactively autonomous'': They would adjust to problems in their environment without being controlled by humans. (Cape Cod Times, MA)
BioMimetic wins approval to sell bone defect product in Canada Jun 8, 2006
has a deal to handle worldwide marketing, sales and distribution of the drug, providing BioMimetic with licensee fees, royalties and marketing assistance. In addition to GEM 21S, BioMimetic is developing a pipeline of orthopedic product candidates to stimulate tissue healing and regeneration in bone, cartilage, tendons and ligaments ... BioMimetic went public last month with a $31. (Nashville Business Journal, TN)
'Biomimetic' materials could detect cancer, regrow teeth May 22, 2006
Biomimetic' materials could detect cancer, regrow teeth - Puget Sound Business Journal (Seattle) ... Biomimetic' materials could detect cancer, regrow teeth ... It's called molecular biomimetics, and center Director Mehmet Sarikaya says if you have never heard of it, that's OK, because you will soon. (Puget Sound Business Journal, WA)
For biotechs, the IPO has lost its luster May 15, 2006
This was a very attractive way to take the market uncertainty out of the equation," said Perkins.How can that uncertainty affect an initial offering? BioMimetic Therapeutics Inc. of Franklin, Tenn., had plans to sell 4.6 million shares Friday at between $11 and $13. But it ultimately priced the shares at $8, raising $37 million. The shares closed at $8.25 on the first day of trading. The company is developing grafting material for bone regeneration.The reverse merger has become so attractive... (Boston Globe -- Business)
* Business Briefs May 14, 2006
The biomimetic robot that mimics organisms is the creation of a team at Nanyang Technological University. "Nature's design took millions of years to perfect," the Straits Times quoted zoologist Diong Cheong Hoong as saying. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Basin Water IPO Soars in Trading Debut May 13, 2006
A fifth stock, from drug and device maker BioMimetic Therapeutics Inc., also began trading for the first time Friday, but immediately sank beneath its IPO price ... Also trading for the first time on the Nasdaq Friday were shares of BioMimetic Therapeutics. (ABC News -- Wire)
Copying Nature Could Save Us Energy, Study Shows May 10, 2006
Although mankind has looked to nature for inspiration for generations, biomimetic devices are a relatively recent phenomenon ... The Centre for Biomimetic and Natural Technologies at the University of Bath is helping extend this principle to more advanced engineering challenges ... Given the growing demands for improving our energy-efficiency and reducing the amount of pollution we produce, biomimetics offers a new area of study which could reap strong rewards for the future. (Science Daily)
