High-magnification scanning electron microscopy shows the leg of an osteoblast attaching to the nanosized hydroxyapatite made from CPC. Research is showing that layered biomaterials may yield stronger ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Key Takeaways The humerus is the only bone in the upper arm. It connects to the shoulder and elbow joint.The humerus works with muscles to raise and rotate ...

Fixing traumatic injuries to the skin and bones of the face and skull is difficult because of the many layers of different types of tissues involved, but now, researchers have repaired such defects in ...

MIDDLE EAST - DECEMBER 18: This skull, excavated from Jericho in Palestine, shows four trepanned holes. Trepanning was the ancient practice of cutting holes in the skull, probably with the intention ...

Hydroxyapatite (HA) is an inorganic mineral present in human bone and teeth. It plays a role in the structural strength of bone and in bone regeneration. While it occurs naturally in bone, healthcare ...