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Chemistry World January 25, 2011 Emma Shiells	Patching up tooth enamel A calcium phosphate based hydrogel has been found to regenerate tooth enamel, which could help to fight the effects of acid erosion and alleviate sensitive teeth, say scientists in the UK.
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Chemistry World April 10, 2013 Emma Stoye	Shell extract helps rebuild pearly whites Researchers in China have shown that the organic component of mother of pearl can help repair damaged teeth, by acting as a template for the mineralization of tooth enamel.
Reactive Reports Issue 43 David Bradley	Polymer Technology Saves Face PolyHap readily bonds with bone with no adverse side effects. The material might ultimately replace titanium in prosthetics and bone repair surgery. The material is currently undergoing clinical trials in Moscow.
Chemistry World April 8, 2014 Katia Moskvitch	Gel to heal divide between bones and surgical implants A new gel developed by researchers at Uppsala University, Sweden, could lead to a smart coating that makes it easier to fuse surgical implants with bone tissue by reducing the chances of rejection by the body.
Chemistry World April 29, 2014 Jason Woolford	Slow-setting bone glue for easier post-surgery access Researchers in Ireland and Germany have developed an adhesive to address the issue of closing the sternum after an operation.
Chemistry World April 2007 Jon Evans	Better, Stronger, Faster In the 1970s, the idea of building a bionic man was merely fantastical. Now we have bionic eyes and limbs, and chemists are creating artificial bodily tissues to rival nature's own.
Chemistry World October 15, 2007 Jonathan Edwards	Bones Heal Faster with Nanocrystals A nanocrystalline cement could help bone grafts to heal more quickly, Chinese scientists have claimed.
Industrial Physicist	Biomimetic Nanotechnology Although biomimetic nanotechnology is in its infancy, with no applications yet reaching commercialization, the barriers in some cases lie mainly in scaling up production processes to industrial levels.
Chemistry World February 13, 2013 Michael Parkin	Bone-repairing nanoparticles laced with DNA A bone-repairing nanoparticle paste has been developed that promises faster repair of fractures and breakages. DNA containing two growth-factor genes is encapsulated inside synthetic calcium-phosphate nanoparticles.
Chemistry World December 22, 2015 James Urquhart	Injectable foam repairs bones French researchers have developed a self-setting injectable macroporous foam for repairing bone and assisting its growth.
IEEE Spectrum November 2007 Prachi Patel-Predd	Artificial Joints That Talk Smart technology could reduce risks of hip and knee replacement surgery.
HHMI Bulletin May 2011 Dan Ferber	Revealing the Biological Complexity of Bones Bones are the body's framework and support, our strongest tissues. Unlike the scaffold of a building, however, bones are anything but inert. They pulse with life and their maintenance requires a surprisingly delicate balancing act.
Wired September 25, 2007 Patrick Di Justo	What's Inside: Colgate Whitening Oxygen Bubbles Brisk Mint Toothpaste A list and definition of the ingredients in your toothpaste.
Chemistry World June 24, 2013 Matthew Smith	Human enamel mimic whitens teeth Fluorapatite, polyethylene oxide and a polymer derived from the neurotoxin acrylamide have been combined by Chinese scientists to make a film that can restore teeth to their natural color.
Chemistry World July 30, 2014 James Urquhart	Underwater self-healing polymer mimics mussels A common acrylic polymer used in biomedical applications and as a substitute for glass has been given the ability to completely self-heal underwater by US researchers.
Chemistry World December 23, 2015	Bones of contention Can protein in dinosaur bones survive for millions of years? Rachel Brazil explores the evidence.
Popular Mechanics November 28, 2007	Dental Tech Coming Soon to a Mouth Near You You'll be happy these oral solutions are right around the corner -- digital dental imagery and reduced-risk root canal.
AskMen.com May 11, 2003 Mike Davison	Take Care Of Your Teeth: Dental Care 101 Scary, twisted, rotting, stinky, yellow teeth will turn anyone off. And although you might think you know everything there is to know about dental care, you'd be surprised to learn certain facts that you may not have been aware of when it comes to your teeth and gums.
Technology Research News December 15, 2004	Aligned Nanotubes Accommodate Bone Researchers have found that artificial joints can be improved by mimicking the alignment of collagen fibers and natural ceramic crystals in real bones using today's nanotechnology techniques.
Chemistry World December 4, 2008 Lewis Brindley	Nacre-inspired composite is toughest ever ceramic A hybrid composite inspired by the structures of bone and mother-of-pearl is the toughest ceramic-based material ever made, say US scientists.
Chemistry World April 6, 2009 Nina Notman	Torn catalysts help polymers heal themselves Catalysts that are activated by a mechanical force tearing them in two have been designed by Dutch scientists.
Chemistry World January 20, 2011 Erica Wise	Protective shells for cells A highly permeable shell made for living cells could substantially extend their lifetime in bioengineering applications, including aiding bone repair, say US scientists.
Chemistry World February 4, 2008 Richard Van Noorden	Green Chemistry Aids Bone Repair A biodegradable polymer made with green solvents can mend broken thigh bones in mice, researchers have shown.
American Family Physician February 1, 2003 Douglass & Douglass	Common Dental Emergencies The first step in the evaluation of oral pain should be to determine its etiology. Dental sources are most common. However, pain arising from nondental sources always must be considered and excluded.
Food Processing June 2013 Mark Anthony	Boning Up on Nutrition: Food Manufacturers Take a Closer Look at Dietary Calcium With a $4 billion bone and joint health market, functional ingredient manufacturers look to dietary calcium and Vitamin D's capabilities to help restore cracks in bone health.
Chemistry World May 8, 2013 Cara E Sutton	Coming unstuck with DNA A DNA-based glue has been developed by scientists at the University of Illinois, US. The adhesive uses DNA base pair mimics that bind to each other more strongly than their natural counterparts and may lead to glues far more powerful than Super Glue.
Nutra Solutions July 23, 2007 Ginny Banks	A New Look at Bone Health Although vitamin D and calcium are the mainstay ingredients for osteoporosis prevention, studies show that vitamin K2, phosphorous, magnesium, prebiotics and soy can also play a role.
Chemistry World July 28, 2011 Carol Stanier	Spotlight on Polymerisation to Repair Damaged Faces To repair scarred facial tissue, US scientists have developed a minimally invasive repair method combining natural and synthetic materials to form a tissue scaffold to help the body heal itself.
Chemistry World July 24, 2015 Michael Spencelayh	Mineral analysis surveys shark smile evolution New research by scientists in Germany has uncovered a curious difference between present-day shark teeth and those of their prehistoric relatives.
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Chemistry World May 8, 2007 Lionel Milgrom	Yearly Anti-Osteoporosis Jab Goes Straight to the Bone One injection of a new anti-osteoporosis drug a year can stop osteoporotic bone fractures in post-menopausal women, report researchers. The drug is already marketed by Novartis as Zometa (zoledronic acid) for use in several other disorders.
Reactive Reports Issue 51 David Bradley	Cannabinoids and Osteoporosis Researchers have discovered a regulatory mechanism involved in bone loss linked to a chemical receptor in our bodies with a previously unknown function, which could lead to a new treatment.
Chemistry World December 12, 2013 Laura Howes	Phillip Messersmith: Sticky research Phillip Messersmith is a professor of biomedical engineering at Northwestern University in Illinois, US. His research group is currently looking at biological adhesives.
Chemistry World May 10, 2013 Michael Parkin	Super Glue for cells Scientists in Canada have made a super-strong cell membrane adhesive and used it to stick red blood cells together. The polymer, based on the phospholipid head group phosphatidyl choline, could be used to secure cells in particular positions for tissue engineering and wound closure.
IDB America Jul/Aug 2000	Low-cost dental care A new dental procedure that holds the promise of bringing restorative treatment within the reach of millions of poor people in Latin America and the Caribbean will be tested in three of the region's countries...
Chemistry World August 31, 2010 Mike Brown	Oyster glue's secret ingredient Jonathan Wilker and his team at Purdue University and colleagues at the University of South Carolina have been investigating how oysters bind to reefs and each other, in a bid to develop synthetic composite materials with properties that imitate the oyster glue.
Chemistry World July 26, 2006 Victoria Gill	Reversible Glue `De-Bonds' at the Touch of a Button A new kind of superglue that uses nanoscale magnetic particles to bond and de-bond on command has been developed.
Chemistry World August 20, 2008	Spying on Self-Assembly Proteins attaching to gold nanoparticles don't mill around randomly, but organise into clusters, according to UK scientists who say they have for the first time spied in detail peptides assembling on a surface.
Chemistry World February 1, 2008 Victoria Gill	Snapshots Reveal Bone Mineral's Strength Secret Researchers in the Netherlands have produced the first real-time, three-dimensional images of the formation of calcium carbonate crystals, a robust biological mineral that holds promise as a future bone replacement material.
Chemistry World January 16, 2008 Jonathan Edwards	Microneedles May Mean an End to Painful Injections Microneedles that could deliver drugs painlessly can be made more quickly and cheaply thanks to a laser polymerisation technique developed by US scientists.
American Family Physician April 1, 2002	Protecting Oral Health During Cancer Therapy How is cancer treated?... How do chemotherapy and radiation affect the mouth?... What are some oral problems caused by chemotherapy and radiation?... How can I prevent adverse oral side effects?... What can I do to keep my mouth healthy?...
Chemistry World January 7, 2011 Russell Johnson	Sticky hydrogels make resilient wound dressings An adhesive material made from a hydrogel filled with nanoparticles could lead to wound dressings that won't fall off when you sweat.
Science News May 26, 2007 Janet Raloff	Food for Thought: Chocolate Constituent Bests Fluoride Researchers have discovered an alternative to fluoride that, in preliminary tests, better strengthens teeth and protects them from acids.
Chemistry World August 18, 2014 James Urquhart	History of King Richard III written in his teeth The chemistry of King Richard III's bones and teeth has shed light on how his social status, diet and where he lived changed during his life.
Outside September 2005 Emily Waltz	The Body Shop Athletic injuries of the past could have meant an end to a sports career. These days, however, doctors are using minimally invasive surgical techniques and natural healing methods to increase chances of a full recovery.
Chemistry World May 16, 2006 Katharine Sanderson	Switching Off Polymerisation in the Dark With summer in full swing, the world of polymer science is about to get a boost following news that sunlight can kick-start living polymerisation reactions. The twist is that the reaction stops in the dark.
Prepared Foods February 1, 2005 Andrew G. Ebert	Ingredient Challenges Phosphorus: The Forgotten, Essential Ingredient When using phosphates as functional food ingredients, food manufacturers also have the opportunity to enhance the nutritional value of their products through the addition of phosphorus. But the importance of appropriate usage levels should not be overlooked.
Chemistry World May 7, 2015 Tim Wogan	Carnivorous plant adhesive helps cells stick The adhesive used by carnivorous sundew plants to trap insects may one day find use as a cell-friendly scaffold in tissue engineering, researchers in the US have shown.
Reactive Reports Issue 64 David Bradley	Dino Remains We have not quite entered Jurassic Park, but researchers have successfully extracted protein from a 68 million year old Tyrannosaurus rex bone.