Gluing Bones with Polyurethane Hierarchical Nanocomposites
Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign are investigating improvements to the mechanical properties of polyurethane adhesives by combining them...
Aug 02 2012,
From the Lab
Natural Killer Cells Found to Play Important Role in Chondrocyte Rejection
Studies indicate that human Natural Killer (NK) cells, part of the innate immune system, play a key role in rejection...
Jun 09 2012,
Gel Could Repair Cartilage Following Debilitating Sports Injuries
Researchers at the University of Sydney are developing an injectable hybrid hydrogel that mimics the behavior of chondrocytes, and could...
Jun 09 2012,
Spaghetti Highways: Tools of Regenerative Medicine?
Researchers are investigating synthetic nanofilament gels resembling spaghetti that may serve as smart scaffolds for a variety of applications, including...
Jun 09 2012,
“Bone-like” Nanofibrous Scaffold May Spur Osseointegration in Orthopaedic Applications
Researchers are investigating the performance of electrospun polyvinyl alcohol, nano-hydroxyapatite and collagen nanofibers as biomimetic materials for modifying implant surfaces...
Jun 08 2012,
Study Suggests that Nanodiamond Coatings are Safe for Implants
Researchers are investigating the ability of nanodiamond coatings to reduce wear in joints made of metal alloys....
Mar 12 2012,
Outcome Measures in Joint Replacement by Physical Activity Monitoring: Pre-pilot Study
Success rate figures for total joint arthroplasty are typically based on revision rates, and do not reflect patients’ satisfaction or...
Dec 31 2010,