How science could build you a better body

Enhancing the body's natural capacity to repair itself following illness or accidents is the 'bright idea' of Professor Molly Stevens (Materials) featured in this week's Observer.

Professor Molly Stevens and her team hope their technique to stimulate growth in bone, cartilage and other tissues could reduce the need for transplants or surgery. " More and more people are living to their 80s and beyond as we tackle diseases like cancer and heart illness with increasing success," she says. "Organ failure will become an increasing problem among these people. Regenerative medicine will help them regrow lost tissue and help them tackle problems like osteoporosis.

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