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  • Researchers introduce programmable materials to help heal broken bones

    Graduate student Yingqi Jia, left, and professor Shelly Zhang in their lab

    Graduate student Yingqi Jia, left, and professor Shelly Zhang used machine learning and 3D printing to fabricate a new bio-inspired material that may improve conventional methods for healing broken bones. 

    Photo by Fred Zwicky

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  • Editor’s note:   

    To reach Shelly Zhang, call 217-300-1815; email zhangxs@illinois.edu. For more information, visit https://zhang.cee.illinois.edu/. The paper “Modulate stress distribution with bio-inspired irregular architected materials towards optimal tissue support” is available online. DOI: 10.1038/s41467-024-47831-2