The material, still in early experiments in rats and humans at Johns Hopkins, is injected under the skin, and then is set into a more solid form by using light rays.
Researchers said the biological component promotes compatibility with the body and the synthetic component enhances durability.
Read the Johns Hopkins release on new material to restore soft tissue.
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