Figure 1. Overview of PEGDA-based magnetic hydrogel microcarrier fabrication and applications, including microfluidic bead generation, magnetic particle incorporation, UV photopolymerisation, homogeneous and Janus-type microcarrier formats, tunable degradation influenced by temperature and pH, and potential applications in soft robotics, 3D cell culture, cell transport, and drug delivery. Microcarriers are often described as small [...]

A closer look at the research by Díaz-Maneh et al. (2026) The Problem: Scaling Fat Production for Cultured Meat When we talk about the future of food, cultured meat is often at the centre of the conversation. But there’s a secret ingredient that makes meat truly delicious: fat. It provides the flavour, the juicy texture, [...]

Smart MCs will be participating in the Advanced Therapies Congress 2026, taking place 17–18 March 2026 at ExCeL London. The event brings together researchers, biotech companies, and industry professionals working in the field of advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs).This year, Smart MCs will be represented by our UK & Europe distributor, TCS Biosciences.Presentation at the [...]

As we step into 2026, we’d like to thank everyone who worked with Smart MCs over the past year and supported our journey.We remain focused on doing our work well, maintaining high standards, and building long-term relationships with our customers and partners across the biotechnology and research sectors.Thank YouThank you to our customers, partners, shareholders, [...]

A brief look at recent work by Tan et al., 2025 The Problem: Stem Cells Struggle in Harsh, Inflamed Environments Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) are widely studied because they can reduce inflammation and help damaged tissues repair themselves. They’re being explored for conditions such as arthritis, spinal disc degeneration, and chronic inflammation. But there’s [...]