Silk scaffolds and magnetism to generate bone tissue and be able to use it in implants

Researchers from the UPV/EHU, BCMaterials and various centres in Portugal have shown that the combination of biocompatible scaffolds formed from silk components, and stimulation of cells by means of magnetism is valid for generating bone tissue. The scaffolds, which are used to support cell growth, were loaded with magnetic nanoparticles so that magnetism could be used. The results achieved are spurring the group on to continue with this line of research.