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From pasture to patient: How sheep's wool is helping regrow stronger bones
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Scientists have successfully used keratin extracted from sheep's wool to regenerate damaged bone tissue in animal trials. This natural, abundant agricultural byproduct produced stronger, more structurally sound bone than traditional collagen materials, paving the way for a major advancement in regenerative medicine.
Scientists have successfully used keratin extracted from sheep’s wool to regenerate damaged bone tissue in animal trials. This natural, abundant agricultural byproduct produced stronger, more structurally sound bone than traditional collagen materials, paving the way for a major advancement in regenerative medicine.