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Finding the right mix: A biomaterial blend library

Researchers at NIST and the New Jersey Center for Biomaterials (NJCB) at Rutgers University have developed new methods to analyze the interactions between cells and biomaterials. Their work could lead to inexpensive techniques for building better biomaterials for applications from dental implants to hip replacements.

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