A gentle squeeze: Scientists use physical force to transform stem cells into bone

By 2025-07-17T08:30:23

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Researchers at the National University of Singapore have discovered that physically squeezing stem cells through narrow spaces can trigger their transformation into bone-forming cells – potentially allowing for development of new bone repair therapies.

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