Magnified image of a bone with osteoporosis. Photo Courtesy Sciencephoto.com Getting older brings with it a mixed bag of items. If you are lucky you can get wiser. If you are not so lucky you can get osteoporosis. But while scientists don’t know how to make you wiser, they have gained some new insights into … Continue reading Unlocking a key behind why our bones get weaker as we age
UCLA School of Dentistry
New hydrogel developed could aid in therapies to generate bones in head and neck
Taking a cue from mussels' natural ability to adhere to surfaces underwater, the UCLA researchers incorporated an alginate-based solution in their hydrogel.Photo taken by D. Jude, Univ. of Michigan When most people think of mussels, what immediately comes to mind might be a savory seafood dish or favorite seafood restaurant. But to Dr. Alireza Moshaverinia … Continue reading New hydrogel developed could aid in therapies to generate bones in head and neck