Kiani Barnard-Pratt came to Alfred University as a biomaterials engineering major, with an interest in pursuing a career in ...

A cube of healthy bone is anything but solid. Inside it, countless tiny channels carry fluid and help cells move, feed, and ...

Researchers in Sweden have engineered a cell-free cartilage scaffold that can guide the body to rebuild damaged bone. By removing the cells but preserving the structure and natural growth signals, the ...

Global Tissue Engineering Market OverviewThe global tissue engineering market is anticipated to register a strong growth rate of 14–15% over the next five years, driven by the increasing demand for ...

Inspired by how bones heal naturally, researchers have engineered a laser-structured hydrogel that could one day replace ...

When a bone break is too severe to heal on its own, surgeons often rely on grafts or rigid metal implants — but both come ...

Bones broken in a skiing accident usually heal on their own. But if the break is too severe or a bone tumor needs to be removed, surgeons insert an implant that enables the bone to grow back together.

Scores of sea lions continue to beach themselves along the Southern California coastline, stricken with sickness. Toxic algae blooms are to blame, though a mechanical engineering innovation could ...

Why Bone Fractures Are Increasing. You likely have, at the very least, known someone who has broken a bone in their lifetime. While these experiences can range from childhood acci ...

ETH researchers have developed a novel hydrogel consisting mainly of water and a polymer network. Using laser light, the researchers can very quickly solidify the hydrogel into a material with ...

Lasers cut precisely and without contact—ideal for surgery. The problem is that in hard tissues such as bone, they are too ...

Seeking a gentler alternative, medical engineers have long explored laser technology. Because lasers operate without physical ...