Scientists at UK university turn sheep wool into bone-healing material in 'major milestone'
Susanna Siddell
Scientists at a leading British university have proved sheep wool can be transformed into a bone-healing material. The researchers at King's College London extracted keratin, a natural protein found in wool, and used it to create scaffolds that support bone repair. Tests on living animals revealed the material produced bone tissue that more closely resembled healthy natural bone than collagen, which is currently used for treatment. "We are really excited to show for the first time how a wool-bas