Technique can be used for bone grafts and regenerating cartilage, teeth, tendons
Researchers use eggshell particles to grow bone tissue in the lab
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Biodegradability
A better way to stop bleeding
Modifying starch creates a biocompatible, biodegradable and inexpensive material that stops bleeding
Mussel glue can help heal nerves
A glue extracted from mussels and bio-active peptide molecules can help repair damaged nerves
Innovative bone implant could help heal broken bone
A biodegradable implant encourages the natural repair of broken bones using heat
Polymer power for tissue engineering
Polymers that conduct electricity to stimulate cells and monitor their natural electrical activity could be useful in medicine
Biopolymer nanoparticles shine brightly
Nanoparticles made from cellulose acetate are promising candidate for medical imaging applications
Microneedle patch heals heart attack damage
A biocompatible microneedle patch containing cardiac stromal cells successfully repairs cardiac function in injured animal hearts
Insight into spider silk proteins
Natural spider silk gives up some of its secrets
Plasma jets encourage bone growth with 3D printed implants
Revolutionary new finding could allow doctors to treat patients using implants as a scaffold that allow the bone to grow over it