The material is durable, flexible, and can serve as a scaffold for cell growth, a study shows.

From cortical neurons, researchers have engineered rat tissue that formed complex networks of functioning neurons and appeared to behave normally after an injury.

An acellular matrix can help guide stem cells to injury sites and regrow muscles in both mice and humans, a study finds.

Scientists used a titanium wire framework to help ears made from collagen and sheep cartilage cells maintain their shape.

Researchers are given a prize for high-impact science that began with an unusual or seemingly frivolous study.

Cell culture goes 3-D with devices that better mimic in vivo conditions.

To cope with a growing shortage of hearts, livers, and lungs suitable for transplant, some scientists are genetically engineering pigs, while others are growing organs in the lab.

A honeycomb-shaped scaffold helps damaged nerves reconnect, providing hope that a similar scaffold could someday enable nerves repair in vivo.

A new gum graft technique promises to give patients with receding gums a less-painful surgical alternative.