'Smart Scaffolds' May Help Heal Broken Hearts, University of Ottawa Study

ScienceDaily (Jan. 13, 2009) — Imagine new treatments for heart disease or muscle loss that direct the body to repair damaged tissue rather than helping it cope with a weakened condition. That's not hard to do thanks to Canadian researchers, who for the first time, have developed an organic substance that attracts and supports cells necessary for tissue repair and can be directly injected into problem areas.

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