A group of North Texas doctors and scientists printed part of a human femur — the longest and strongest bone in the body — that mimics the strength, flexibility and overall mechanics of a real femur.

Some evidence suggests that silicon dioxide helps with collagen synthesis and bone mineralization. As such, there is interest ...

Bioresorbable silicone composites are designed to degrade inside the body over time, eliminating secondary surgeries to remove devices. Such implants could be used for cardiovascular stents or bone ...