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Stem cells engineered to grow cartilage

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Stem cells engineered to grow cartilage

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A scaffold was shaped over a mold, attached to mesh, and seeded with stem cells. After 38 days in culture, the stem cells had grown to create a smooth, glistening surface. This process may lead to treatments for hip osteoarthritis that avoid the need for extensive hip replacement surgery.

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Guilak Lab, Washington University

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Stem cells engineered to grow cartilage
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Stem cells engineered to grow cartilage