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Biodegradable 'nanobone' material helps body regrow jawbone

For children born with cleft lip and palate, repairing gaps in the jawbone often means waiting until they are 10 to 12 years old before undergoing invasive bone graft surgery.

3 Sep 2026

Plant polymer lignin shows promise for future bone regeneration

A new study reveals that lignin - a natural plant polymer - can be transformed into a bioactive material that promotes the formation of bone-like minerals while supporting the growth of bone-forming cells.

27 Jul 2026

3D-printed scaffolds use shape memory to heal infected bone defects

Infected bone defects arise in conditions such as osteomyelitis and post-traumatic bone infections, where microbial persistence and immune imbalance prevent effective healing.

4 Mar 2026

Allergic conditions linked to higher risk of complications after surgery

Two new studies being presented at the 2025 Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (ACAAI) show that people with allergic conditions - including eczema, asthma, and hay fever - may face more problems after certain types of surgery.

6 Nov 2025

First self-powered spinal implant can transmit real-time data from inside the body

A collaboration between civil engineering and neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh could change how spinal fusion surgery is performed and monitored. Associate Professors Amir Alavi, Nitin Agarwal, and D. Kojo Hamilton have received a $352,213 National Institutes of Health (NIH) R21 grant to develop the first self-powered spinal implant capable of transmitting real-time data from inside the body.

28 Oct 2025

Surgeons slow to adopt new biomaterials for bone defects

Two million bone transplants are performed worldwide yearly, including half a million in the United States alone. Yet, a QUT-led study has found surgeons are slow to adopt newly developed biomaterials or tissue-engineered solutions.

19 Dec 2024

Coral-inspired bone graft could transform treatment for bone defects

Researchers at Swansea University have developed a revolutionary bone graft substitute inspired by coral which not only promotes faster healing but dissolves naturally in the body after the repair is complete.

5 Dec 2024

Ex-eye bank workers say pressure, lax oversight led to errors

William Lopez remembers clearly the day in June 2017 when he says he was asked to call the spouse of a college friend who had just died and ask for her eyes.

20 Nov 2024

Innovate UK funding to support the development of powdered gene therapy for bone graft augmentation

TherageniX, a University of Nottingham spin out pioneering a dry powder gene therapy formulation for bone graft augmentation, and its collaborator, the University of Nottingham, have been awarded a £995,000 grant from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency.

4 Sep 2023

TherageniX and University of Nottingham awarded £995K Innovate UK grant to develop powdered gene therapy for bone regeneration

Funding from Innovate UK’s Transforming Medicines Manufacturing program supporting innovative technologies for intracellular drug delivery.

1 Sep 2023

Mucus-based bioactive gel could replace the clinical gold standard of autografting

Molecules from mucus can be used to produce synthetic bone graft material and help with the healing of larger bone loss, a new study found.

7 Feb 2023

Researchers focus on improving biomaterials used for bone and tissue repair

Bone injuries in the face and skull - known as craniomaxillofacial defects - can be caused by sports injuries, vehicle accidents, or battlefield injuries.

14 Sep 2021

New porous biomaterial could help in bone repair

Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed a new biomaterial made entirely from discarded bullfrog skin and fish scales that could help in bone repair.

27 May 2021

UNSW develops a ceramic-based ink to 3D-print bone parts with living cells

3D printers may one day become a permanent fixture of the operating theatre after UNSW scientists showed they could print bone-like structures containing living cells.

25 Jan 2021

Patients' own stem cells can be used to grow new bones, study shows

A new, groundbreaking study from the University of Bergen shows that a patients' own stem cells can be used to grow new bone.

16 Nov 2020

Bioactive factors-imprinted scaffold vehicles for boosting bone repair

Announcing a new article publication for BIO Integration journal. In this review article the authors Peng-Peng Xue, Jian-dong Yuan, Qing Yao, Ying-Zheng Zhao and He-Lin Xu, from Wenzhou Medical University, Wenzhou City, China consider bioactive factors-imprinted scaffold vehicles for promoting bone healing.

23 Jun 2020

Researchers create superior bone grafts using primitive stem cells

Although most broken bones can be mended with a firm cast and a generous measure of tender loving care, more complicated fractures require treatments like bone grafting.

16 Jun 2020

Unique bone graft biomaterial eliminates pain

A new recipe for a bone-graft biomaterial that is supercooled before application should make it easier to meet dental patients' expectation of a good-looking smile while eliminating the pain associated with harvesting bone from elsewhere in their body.

15 May 2020

DePuy Synthes introduces 3D-printed titanium interbody implants for spinal fusion surgery

The Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies today announced that DePuy Synthes has launched the CONDUIT Interbody Platform with EIT Cellular Titanium Technology, further expanding its comprehensive offering to treat degenerative spine disease.

From DePuy Synthes 26 Sep 2019

Next generation of hydrogel systems could help repair bone defects in future

Bioengineers and dentists from the UCLA School of Dentistry have developed a new hydrogel that is more porous and effective in promoting tissue repair and regeneration compared to hydrogels that are currently available.

20 Aug 2019