| Standards and Measurement Methods for Tissue Engineering |
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part of an initiative on tissue engineering, NIST research chemist Henry
Rodriguez examines human cells in a flask containing a special growth
medium. Tissue engineering is a relatively new field that involves using
matrices of synthetic or natural polymers as "scaffolding" for growing
human skin or other tissues. The newly grown cells can then be used,
for example, to treat burn victims or patients with severe skin ulcers.
NIST researchers are working to identify biomarkers and to develop standards
and other measurement technologies necessary for the biotechnology and
medical industry to ensure the safety and viability of tissue engineered
materials. |
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