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3D bioprinting pushes bone scaffold engineering forward

Bone tissue engineering (BTE) has emerged as a critical solution for repairing large bone defects caused by trauma, infection ...
Bone tissue is generally resilient and can self-heal, but critical-size defects (CSDs) with complex geometries cannot be repaired without clinical intervention. Customized scaffolds developed using ...
Each year, doctors treat more than 6 million bone fractures in the United States. And while it takes only a few seconds for a ...
New study identifies CAR3 as a key osteoblast protein promoting collagen mineralization, bone formation, and skeletal ...
Human bone marrow mesenchymal stromal/stem cells (BM-MSCs) are widely used in clinical trials and tissue engineering, yet their native microenvironment remains poorly understood. Here we introduce a ...
Bone implants often fail to fully integrate with surrounding tissue, limiting their effectiveness in regeneration. A natural but often overlooked cellular process could hold the key to better outcomes ...
Bone health relies on a balance between osteoblasts (builders) and osteoclasts (recyclers). Peak bone mass occurs in early adulthood; deficiencies during this window amplify fracture risks later in ...
No bones about it — tiny shreds of plastic can cause big problems for health. These minute shards that slough off larger plastic have been shown to harm reproductive, digestive and respiratory health, ...
Researchers reviewed more than 60 studies and found evidence that plastic particles can reach bone tissue, disrupt cell function, and may interfere with skeletal growth. Stacey Leasca is an ...