BioGlass Calcium Discovery May Revolutionize Bone Replacement
Tuesday, August 26, 2008 - 13:35
in Health & Medicine
A group of researchers at the Nuclear-Magnetic Resonance unit at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom has come one step closer to understanding how BioGlass can give you bionic bones. Bioglass is a synthetic material that dissolves in the body, releasing calcium which stimulates the growth of new bone cells. New forms of bioglass are revolutionizing the way we look at bone disease and fractures. Read More...
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