Bone grafts are second only to blood transfusions on America's list of transplants. Artificial bone is becoming an increasing alternative to the two most common types of bone grafts or repairs: the autografts, in which a piece of bone is taken from...

The development of biomaterials is not a new area of science, existing for around half a century, it’s study is named Biomaterial Science. It is an exciting field of science, experiencing steady and strong growth over its history with companies such...

Recent developments in biomaterials are encouraging the growth of microbes in contaminated Colorado soil and attempting to make the blind see and the lame walk at the University of Southern California. Microbes Clean Up Uranium Contamination Microbes known as Geobacters show promise...

The 12th European Conference on Biomaterials, organised by the European Society for Biomaterials (ESB), will take place from 10-13 September, 1995, in Oporto, Portugal. Topics for discussion include: application of biomaterials in new medical devices; bioactive and biodegradable ceramics and polymers; biomaterials education;...

CryoLife Inc.Kennesaw, Ga.cryolife.comIt took a long time, but CryoLife has finally gotten back into the good graces of Wall Street.The medical device maker's stock hit a five-year high of 15.20 in early trading Friday, continuing a run-up that began in March. A return to profitability...

ENERGYContinental profit surges 144%The oil and gas explorer and producer said Q4 EPS jumped to 44 cents ex items, up from 18 cents a year ago and matching forecasts. Revenue grew 40% to $159 mil. Continental Resources CLR was helped by higher production and prices....