Silk bone screws may mend better than metal ones

Wednesday, March 5, 2014 - 14:30 in Paleontology & Archaeology

The silk-made screw and plates are less stiff than metal ones and dissolve in the body, making them a safer, less invasive alternative for setting broken bones.

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