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SCIENTISTS from Southampton have made a breakthrough in creating bone cells - using plastics found in CDs and bullet-proof windows.
Experts say the technique could lead to ?revolutionary? treatment for people who have broken a bone or need a hip replacement because of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
The research at the University of Southampton involved researchers using polycarbonate plastic - normally used to make CDs - to manipulate human stem cells towards becoming bone cells.
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10233743.Bone_cell_breakthrough_by_Southampton_scientists/?ref=eb
Experts say the technique could lead to ?revolutionary? treatment for people who have broken a bone or need a hip replacement because of osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.
The research at the University of Southampton involved researchers using polycarbonate plastic - normally used to make CDs - to manipulate human stem cells towards becoming bone cells.
http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/10233743.Bone_cell_breakthrough_by_Southampton_scientists/?ref=eb