Researchers sound out scaffolds for eardrum replacement
Thursday, May 7, 2015 - 09:30
in Biology & Nature
Tiny, complex scaffolds that mimic the intricate network of collagen fibers that form the human eardrum have been created by an international team of researchers. It is hoped the scaffolds can be used to replace eardrums when they become severely damaged, reducing the need for patients to have their own tissue used in reconstruction surgery.