Regrown Bone (IMAGE)

University of Iowa

Regrown Bone

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Scientists at the University of Iowa have created an implantable bio patch that regrows bone in a living body, using existing cells. Potential applications include tooth implants and cranio-facial reconstruction.

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Satheesh Elangovan, University of Iowa

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