Knee cartilage is a natural phenomenon that has proven difficult to recreate in a lab. Until now, that is. A recent Science Alert article noted that a team of researchers at Duke University has developed a hydrogel material that is strong enough to match the natural cartilage found in our bodies, and it can be used to replace damaged or aged cartilage.
Scientists Develop Artificial Knee Cartilage
The hydrogel could help the 790,000 American each year who undergo knee replacement surgery.
Jul 8, 2020
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