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Tissue Engineering
Carnegie Mellon develops new process for growing bone
September 1st, 2003
Carnegie Mellon University's Jeffrey Hollinger and his research team will receive $1.12 million over the next 4 years from the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH) to develop a new therapy for regenerating bone. Bone, often called the structural steel and reinforced concrete of the human body, supports the body the way a steel framework supports a skyscraper, and it protects its vital organs the way a cast-concrete roof protects its building occupants. "Unfortunately, bone loss is an unavoidable consequence of aging, osteoporosis and many traumatic accidents," Hollinger said. To address the challenges of safe and effective therapy to restore form...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2003-09-01)
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