A new synthetic biomaterial can repair heart muscles, vocal cords and more
Scientists from McGill University combine knowledge of chemistry and physics with biology and engineering to develop a biomaterial that is tough enough for the repair of heart, muscles and vocal cords. This represents a major advancement in regenerative medical.
People recovering from heart disease often have a long, difficult journey. Healing can be difficult because tissues are constantly moving as the heart beats. It is the same for vocal cords. \”Until now, there was no material that could be injected strong enough to do the job\”, says Guangyu BAO, a PhD student in McGill University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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New Synthetic Biomaterial Can Repair Hearts, Muscles, and Vocal Cords
