For patients suffering from traumatic injuries that leave behind “volumetric” gaps — where significant bone and blood vessels are lost — the clock is always ticking. Without a nearby blood supply, cells in the center of a large injury cannot survive, often leading to permanent tissue loss or failed grafts.

A team of eight scientists at The University of Texas at San Antonio has discovered a potential “perfect recipe” to address this challenge. By blending two natural proteins found in the human body, the researchers created a specialized scaffold that allows bone and blood vessels to grow simultaneously at an accelerated rate.

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Study by uOttawa researchers finds positively moving on from a break-up is easier for both ex-partners if the initiator was autonomy-supportive during the break-up; Being “autonomy-supportive” - being honest, using non-controlling language and taking time to acknowledge the other person – is key; Whereas an initiator being honest and sharing a non-controlling reason were associated with higher positive vitality post-break-up, ongoing contact with one’s ex was associated with higher depression and anxiety.