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Duke researchers create first cartilage-mimicking gel that's strong enough for knees

Source: News-Medical.Net

The thin, slippery layer of cartilage between the bones in the knee is magical stuff: strong enough to withstand a person's weight, but soft and supple enough to cushion the joint against impact, over decades of repeat use.

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