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Building and training human tendons in the lab

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Pierre believes that tissue engineering could hold the solution to significantly more successful tendon repair or replacement procedures. Tissue engineering is a promising strategy that aims to generate grafts for tendons and other tissues in vitro,” he says. Addressing this is the principal focus of the team’s research.

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Shining a light on the role of trace metals in neurodegenerative diseases

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A team of researchers with expertise in physics, engineering and biology are finding out whether trace metals in the brain are linked to neurodegenerative diseases. However, changes in metal chemistry appear to be more marked in diseased brains than in healthy brains. Published: May 11, 2022. HOW DO WE FIND OUT?

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STEM Programs: How to Choose the Right Major

STEM Education Guide

It’s an acronym that encompasses science, technology, engineering, and math. According to a report from the Pew Research Center, more than 30% of Americans said they would encourage high school students to pursue jobs in a STEM-related field. It includes topics such as chemistry, biology, physics, astronomy, and geology.

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