An implant that contains cartilage derived from stem cells eases pain and restores function in dogs with moderate osteoarthritis. Can it work for people?
Laura Oleniacz - NC State •
futurity
Sept. 17, 2021
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~7 min
The new hydrogel is strong enough to stand up to stretching and squishing like real knee cartilage. A quarter-sized disc can handle a 100-pound kettlebell.
Robin Smith-Duke •
futurity
June 26, 2020
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~6 min
Research with a baby duckbilled dinosaur "adds to the growing body of evidence that these tissues, cells, and nuclear material can persist for millions—even tens of millions—of years."
Tracey Peake-NC State •
futurity
March 3, 2020
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~5 min
Scientists have tried developing scaffolds from plastics and textiles to repair a torn meniscus in the knee. Now, an organic model shows promise in the lab.
Samiha Khanna-Duke •
futurity
June 20, 2019
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~3 min
Researchers hunting for valuable skeletal stem cells have found them in special tissue called the "resting zone," but don't assume they're slacking off.
Laura Bailey-Michigan •
futurity
Nov. 6, 2018
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~3 min