Kiani Barnard-Pratt came to Alfred University as a biomaterials engineering major, with an interest in pursuing a career in ...

The human body can do remarkable things, repairing bone fractures through a complex healing process that gradually rebuilds bone.

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Bone health relies on a balance between osteoblasts (builders) and osteoclasts (recyclers). Peak bone mass occurs in early adulthood; deficiencies during this window amplify fracture risks later in ...

When a bone break is too severe to heal on its own, surgeons often rely on grafts or rigid metal implants — but both come ...