Scientists closer to making implantable bone material, thanks to new research

Scientists are closer to understanding how to **grow** **replacement** bones with stem cell technology, thanks to research published today in the journal Nature Materials. Many scientists are currently trying to create **bone-like materials**, derived from **stem cells**, to implant into patients who have damaged or fractured bones, or who have had parts of diseased bones removed. The idea is that, ultimately, these bone-like materials could be **inserted** into **cavities** so that real bone could meld with it and repair the bone. "Imperial College London":[ http://www3.imperial.ac.uk/newsandeventspggrp/imperialcollege/newssummary/news_27-7-2009-10-48-41#fni-2]

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