Inspired by Insects: New Implants for Bone Repair

Bones are vital and strong, but not invincible—they can be broken. Normally, bones repair themselves. However, sometimes broken must supported using what is called an implant. An implant a man-made device used to replace or support missing part of the human body. In case bone, aims at helping bone regain its natural function. inserting foreign object into body has several possible complications. particular, bone-repair implants often associated with difficult-to-fight bacterial infections. Many approaches materials being studied improve implants. Our team based our on bacteria-killing structures present certain insects. results provide evidence that these could help us develop repair, while prevent