Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · View the paper (DOI)
Researchers at Cornell University have discovered a way to strengthen bone structure using computer software, potentially treating osteoporosis and creating lightweight materials for the aerospace industry. The team found that horizontal rod-like struts play a crucial role in extending the fatigue life of bone.
Coverage from 2 institutions
- Bone breakthrough may lead to more durable airplane wings Cornell University · Nov 21, 2019 · first to report
- 'Buildings' in human bone may hold key to stronger 3D-printed lightweight structures Purdue University · Dec 5, 2019