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scaffolding stories: 2 news summaries

Scaffolding Gets Scientists Closer to Growing a Heart

Biodegradable frame supports stem cells, may pave way for creating whole organs

Nov 3, 08 10:09 AM CST
(Newser) - Scientists have developed a biodegradable scaffold on which heart tissue can be grown in the lab, possibly paving the way for the creation of whole organs, the Independent reports. In the meantime, the goal is to produce living patches for mending damaged hearts. The flexible polymer matrix ensures growing cells... More »

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stem cell research • heart • scaffolding • polymer • scientific breakthroughs • muscle tissue

2 More Injured at Ground Zero Building

Scaffolding falls from structure where firefighters perished

Aug 23, 07 3:15 PM CDT
(Newser) - Two New York firefighters were injured today by scaffolding falling from the Deutsche Bank building near ground zero, the AP reports. The incident came less than a week after a fire at the skyscraper across the street from the World Trade Center site claimed the lives of two other firefighters.... More »

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New York City • Ground Zero • World Trade Center • firefighters • skyscraper • Duetsche Bank • scaffolding • John Galt Corp.

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