Researchers Discover New Way To Generate Human Cartilage

University of Montana researchers have developed a new method using stem cells to create craniofacial cartilage, potentially revolutionizing treatments for craniofacial defects and injuries.
Researchers at the University of Montana, along with their collaborators, have developed a novel technique for producing human cartilage in the head and neck areas. Mark Grimes, a professor of biology in UM’s Division of Biological Sciences, explained that they have successfully prompted stem cells to transform into the type of cells that typically form human craniofacial cartilage. Stem cells have the capability to self-renew and differentiate into various cell types.