SMRTR Science & EngineeringJul 5, 2026Reddit

New synthetic grafting material kills bone cancer and regenerates bone

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Researchers have developed a synthetic bone graft material that kills bone cancer cells, fights infection, and rebuilds bone simultaneously. By adding gallium oxide to a glass compound, cancer cells absorb far more gallium than healthy cells, triggering self-destruction. The material also completely blocked dangerous bacterial growth at surgical sites.

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