Researchers have successfully grown cartilage-bone grafts in the lab that can be used to repair damaged joints such as the jaw. Although reconstructive surgery is available to treat many joint ...

Scientists have developed a highly printable bioink as a platform to generate anatomical-scale functional tissues. Dr. Akhilesh K. Gaharwar, associate professor, has developed a highly printable ...

New York, NY--October 14, 2020--The temporomandibular joint (TMJ), which forms the back portion of the lower jaw and connects your jaw to your skull, is an anatomically complex and highly loaded ...

Scientists have grown living bone in the laboratory for the first time – and it could help bomb blast victims. A team from the Universities of Glasgow, Strathclyde, the West of Scotland and Galway ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Without even thinking about it, the bone marrow in your body is ...

Eggshells, which are primarily composed of a form of calcium called calcium carbonate, are used in a wide range of applications – from a supplement in chicken feed to natural pest control for the ...

For the first time, pieces of living bone have been grown from the cells of patients — in this case, miniature pigs — and sculpted to replace missing anatomical structures. The custom-engineered bone ...

The newest in MRI technology literally fits like a glove. NYU School of Medicine scientists have designed an MRI glove that, for the first time, captures clear, high-quality images of bones, tendons, ...

With a slight touch of chemistry, polyethylene, the common plastic used in grocery bags and packaging materials, becomes Ultra-High-Molecular-Weight Polyethylene (UHMWPE), a long-chain and super ...