July 16, 2012

Lab-Engineered Muscle Implants Restore Function in Animal Studies




Lab-Engineered Muscle Implants Restore Function in Animal Studies

WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. - July 16, 2012 - New research shows that exercise is a key step in building a muscle-like implant in the lab with the potential to repair muscle damage from injury or disease. In mice, these implants successfully prompt the regeneration and repair of damaged or lost muscle tissue, resulting in significant functional improvement.

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