DRUGS that banish wrinkles and put a spring in the step could also be the key to beating ageing Scientists have discovered that the genes linked to youthful looks and supple limbs also appea... Read more
Cartilage damage is the most common form of joint disease. Recently, the German biotechnology company Amedrix has developed collagen implants for damaged cartilage that allow cells from surr... Read more
“Our system is convenient, and it is cheap to make” Some may think of turkeys as good for just lunch meat and holiday meals, but bioengineers at UC Berkeley saw inspiration in the big birds... Read more
The result is a collagen scaffolding that is stronger than that produced by conventional processes. Collagen is the main component of connective tissues and the most abundant protein in the... Read more
Independent study gives a new perspective on the importance of the extracellular matrix in the aging process As we get older, the trillions of cells in our body do too. And like us, they bec... Read more
New Material May Find Use in Reconstructive Surgery, Cosmetics, Tissue Engineering. In a significant advance for cosmetic and reconstructive medicine, scientists at Rice University have unve... Read more