Chicago-Area Wounded Veteran and Family Surprised With New Mortgage-Free Home: Anonymous Donor Contributes More Than $200,000

Thanks to the kick-start of an anonymous donor, today a Chicago-area severely wounded U.S. military veteran and his family learned at a surprise announcement that they will move into a beautiful new mortgage-free LIFEhouse? home.

(PRWEB) June 24, 2012

Thanks to the kick-start of an anonymous donor, today a Chicago-area severely wounded U.S. military veteran and his family learned at a surprise announcement that they will move into a beautiful new mortgage-free LIFEhouse? home.

Built with award-winning universal design principles, the LIFEhouse accommodates the unique needs of a wounded veteran. The home is in the Newport Cove community, created by home builder/developer New American Homes near Antioch, Ill., on suburban Chicago?s Chain O? Lakes. The anonymous donor approached Susanne Tauke, owner of New American Homes, with more than $200,000 toward the home.

U.S. Army Spc. Nick Mapson is the recipient of the LIFEhouse. Mapson suffered debilitating injuries in Afghanistan in July 2004 and is the deserving recipient. He was driving a truck that was blown up by anti-tank mines. In the explosion?s aftermath, Mapson was trapped in the truck, became drenched in diesel fuel and caught on fire. He forced open a door to escape the burning truck, put out the fire that engulfed him, and without medication endured the wait for a helicopter pickup and subsequent hour-long ride to a hospital.

He was placed in a medically induced coma, stabilized and flown to Germany, where his parents were asked to come to say goodbye because of Mapson?s critical injuries. But he survived and was flown to Texas for medical treatment. The explosion and subsequent fire left him with third-degree burns to his face, arms and hands, much hearing loss, reduction in eyesight, back-disc bulging, herniation and other injuries.

Just as bravely as Mapson defended his country he has fought through his injuries, undergoing numerous skin grafts and continuing rehabilitation during months in hospitals. He experiences constant pain, especially in his hands, which lack a range of motion. He earned a Purple Heart and other U.S. commendations for his meritorious service. Mapson is one of the more than 48,000 U.S. veterans who have been wounded in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Mapson and his wife and two children presently live in Sugar Grove, Ill.

Built for a wounded veteran?s needs

The ranch-style LIFEhouse, at 1,992 square feet plus a finished basement, features an open floor plan with wide doorways and circulation areas. The specially designed entrances, kitchen and bathrooms are accessible for a physically challenged veteran.

Among the features adding to livability are multi-level cabinetry, lever door handles, stair handrails with lighting beneath, alternating colored low-pile carpet on stairs, hardwood flooring, no-slip porcelain tile, accessible light switches and outlets, and appliances accessible from a sitting level. The home incorporates predominantly made-in-America products, such as easy-maintenance engineered wood siding. Wausau Supply, one of the Midwest?s largest building supply companies, is donating the siding?s prefinishing, which is advertised to have a virtually maintenance-free finish and a 30-year no-fade warranty.

The LIFEhouse team

The site of the LIFEhouse announcement was The Highlands of Elgin, in Elgin, Ill., at the annual golf event of the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago (HBAGC) and Residential Construction Employers Council, Chicago.

This home is part of the national Touchdown for Homes project and locally involves the HBAGC, the Chicago NFL Players Association (NFLPA) Former Players Chapter (of which Reggie Smith is president) and New American Homes.

Susanne Tauke, president of New American Homes Inc., said, ?LIFEhouse began when our company collaborated with the Center for Inclusive Design and Environmental Access (IDEA) at the University of Buffalo, State University of New York, which is a pioneer in architecture and design work in accessibility. Our first LIFEhouse won the 2012 Best of 50-Plus Housing Award from the National Association of Home Builders. This led to the anonymous donor providing the seed money to build the LIFEhouse for a Hero.

?The anonymous donor was overwhelmed with emotion after reading Nick Mapson?s story. The donor chose Nick for the LIFEhouse, and like everyone associated with this effort is extremely grateful for his sacrifices.?

Tauke will meet with Mapson to determine if the LIFEhouse can be customized even more to serve his needs.

Mapson, in his application for the LIFEhouse, wrote, ?Life would be a lot easier with handles and grips to hold onto, and the user-friendly equipment would greatly help as well. Just being able to have a sense of security to give my family would mean the world to me. I am very grateful to have organizations like yours available for us severely wounded veterans. It truly means the world to us.?

Rita Unzner, executive director of HBAGC, learned of Mapson with help from the Veterans Administration. Also aiding in selecting Mapson was Operation Finally Home (OFH), a national 501(c)(3) that provides custom mortgage-free homes to wounded and disabled veterans and the widows of the fallen. Many manufacturers have contributed to the LIFEhouse. LP? Building Products, which helps wounded veterans around the country, has provided organizational support and donated LP SmartSide? engineered wood siding and trim.

Tauke said, ?We are so grateful to the companies who are donating great easy-maintenance products for the home ? companies like LP Building Products and Wausau Supply.?

Smith said, ?It?s a privilege for the NFLPA to support Nick and his family with the LIFEhouse. We have been delighted to participate in this effort, helping bring attention to the needs of wounded veterans and to create visibility about the LIFEhouse. Former NFL players are devoted to giving back in the communities that have supported us. We honor the great sacrifices of our wounded veterans.?

Unzner said, ?It?s a unique honor to benefit Nick and his family. HBAGC members, many of whom are U.S. veterans, are indebted to veterans for their sacrifices and are very pleased to support Touchdown for Homes. We plan to continue to reach out to Nick after he gets settled in his new home to help with the transition to his new community.?

Paul Sowacke, Chicago-based channel manager for LP Building Products, said, "LP Building Products recognizes the tremendous commitment our veterans make to keep us free. Nick perfectly exemplifies this commitment and sacrifice. We hope Nick and his family enjoy the LP SmartSide Trim and Siding for its beauty and durability."

Newport Cove is an award-winning planned community of 67 homes located on 42 waterfront acres along Bluff Lake, one of 15 lakes in the Chain O? Lakes. Forty percent of the community is dedicated open space, including an eight-acre waterfront park and 100-plus-slip marina.

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To obtain a 300 dpi visual of Mapson being surprised at the home announcement, please email pkunklier(at)teamhfa(dot)com or call 888.376.7601, ext. 6963.

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PLEASE SCROLL DOWN TO SEE A COMPLETE LIST OF CONTRIBUTORS TO THE LIFEhouse.

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About Touchdown for Homes

Touchdown for Homes is a nationwide charitable outreach program of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) and the NFLPA that brings together local home builders associations and former NFL players to strengthen communities by building or renovating homes for children or families in need and veterans. For more information visit http://www.nahb.org/touchdownforhomes.

About New American Homes

New American Homes is an award-winning builder specializing in distinctive custom and semi-custom homes, in Chicago and its north/northwest suburbs. For more information on Newport Cove and the LIFEhouse, visit http://www.newportcoveonline.com or contact New American Homes at 847.772.2772.

About the Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago

HBAGC is a not-for-profit trade association representing more than 2,000 members involved in home building, remodeling, design, housing finance, building product manufacturing and other segments of residential construction. HBAGC provides its members with networking and educational opportunities and represents them in matters related to government relations and advocacy. Founded in 1939 and located in Rolling Meadows, Ill., the HBAGC covers Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kendall, Lake, McHenry and Will counties. It is the oldest affiliate of the NAHB, whose headquarters are in Washington, D.C. For more information visit http://www.hbagc.com.

About LP Building Products

Louisiana-Pacific Corporation is a leading manufacturer of quality engineered wood building materials including OSB, structural framing products, and exterior siding for use in residential, industrial and light commercial construction. From manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Canada, Chile and Brazil, LP products are sold to builders and homeowners through building materials distributors and dealers and retail home centers. Founded in 1973, LP is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee, and traded on the New York Stock Exchange under LPX. For more information, visit http://www.lpcorp.com.

About Operation Finally Home

OFH is an award-winning program created as a nonpartisan/nonprofit organization in 2005 by Bay Area Builders Association (Houston) Support Our Troops. OFH supports as many wounded veterans as possible via home builds and advocacy. OFH partners with corporate sponsors, builder associations, builders, developers, individual contributors and volunteers to help severely wounded heroes and their families? transition from the battlefront to the home front and help them succeed in their challenging new world so they may ultimately enjoy a productive and rewarding life. For more information visit http://www.operationfinallyhome.org.

LIFEhouse CONTRIBUTORS:

1.????Land Technology, surveyor

2.????Fox Valley Services, excavator

3.????Parksite?, house wrap

4.????Alexander Lumber, building supplies

5.????T&A Builders, carpenter

6.????L&R Plumbing, plumber

7.????Pete's HVAC, heating and ventilating

8.????Bright Zone, electrician

9.????Astro Insulation, insulation

10.????Halverson Overhead Doors, garage doors

11.????W.D. Blake and Sons, well

12.????Andersen? Windows, windows

13.????LP Building Products, LP SmartSide siding and trim, public relations support

14.????Wausau Supply Company, Diamond Kote? siding finish

15.????Resysta?, decking

16.????Moen?, faucets and sinks

17.????Toto?, toilets and sinks

18.????Smart Cabinetry?, cabinets

19.????Waudena Millwork?, interior doors & trim

20.????Illinois Brick? Company, brick pavers

21.????Cinemation?, low voltage wiring

22.????Mohawk Industries?, carpet, tile, wood flooring

23.????Balanced Environments, landscaping

24.????Cutting Edge Carpets & Floors, flooring installation

25.????H&H Custom Countertops, countertops

26.????Stahl Cowen, attorneys

27.????Bluff Lake Venture/New American Homes Inc., land/construction management

28.????First American Title, title insurance

29.????Chrysalis/HBA of Greater Chicago, management

Media Contacts:

Rita Unzner, Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago????????

630.780.7490 ????????????????????????????????

hbagreaterchicago(at)gmail(dot)com ????????????????????????????????????

Susanne Tauke, New American Homes Inc.

847.772.2772

mstauke(at)newamericanhomes(dot)us

Patrick Kunklier, hfa

888.376.7601, Ext. 6963

pkunklier(at)teamhfa(dot)com

Rita Unzner
Home Builders Association of Greater Chicago
630.780.7490
Email Information

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An expanded "DNA alphabet" could carry more information than natural DNA, potentially coding for a much wider range of molecules and enabling a variety of powerful applications, from precise molecular probes and nanomachines to useful new life forms.Sun, 03 Jun 2012 19:17:17 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/06/120603191722.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120531165752.htm A laboratory test used to detect disease and perform biological research could be made more than 3 million times more sensitive, according to researchers who combined standard biological tools with a breakthrough in nanotechnology.Thu, 31 May 2012 16:57:57 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120531165752.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120531145728.htm Scientists have demonstrated how the world's most powerful X-ray laser can assist in cracking the structures of biomolecules, and in the processes helped to pioneer critical new investigative avenues in biology.Thu, 31 May 2012 14:57:57 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120531145728.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120531145720.htm Biochemists have designed specialized proteins that assemble themselves to form tiny molecular cages hundreds of times smaller than a single cell. 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A new study advances our understanding of the genetic code: It proposes a way of effectively introducing numerous carefully planned DNA segments into genomes of living cells and of testing the effects of these changes. New technology speeds up DNA "rewriting" and measures the effects of the changes in living cells.Thu, 31 May 2012 10:22:22 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120531102207.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120530152203.htm Researchers have developed a method for building complex nanostructures out of interlocking DNA "building blocks" that can be programmed to assemble themselves into precisely designed shapes. With further development, the technology could one day enable the creation of new nanoscale devices that deliver drugs directly to disease sites.Wed, 30 May 2012 15:22:22 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120530152203.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120530104034.htm Inexpensive, portable devices that can rapidly screen cells for leukemia or HIV may soon be possible thanks to a chip that can produce three-dimensional focusing of a stream of cells, according to researchers.Wed, 30 May 2012 10:40:40 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120530104034.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120530100041.htm Scientists have engineered cells that behave like AND and OR Boolean logic gates, producing an output based on one or more unique inputs. This feat could eventually help researchers create computers that use cells as tiny circuits.Wed, 30 May 2012 10:00:00 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120530100041.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120529113543.htm An integrated chemical chip has just been developed. An advantage of chemical circuits is that the charge carrier consists of chemical substances with various functions. This means that we now have new opportunities to control and regulate the signal paths of cells in the human body. The chemical chip can control the delivery of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine. This enables chemical control of muscles, which are activated when they come into contact with acetylcholine.Tue, 29 May 2012 11:35:35 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120529113543.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120528154859.htm Physicists have developed a method that models biological cell-to-cell adhesion that could also have industrial applications.Mon, 28 May 2012 15:48:48 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120528154859.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120528100253.htm Scientists have created and imaged the smallest possible five-ringed structure -- about 100,000 times thinner than a human hair. Dubbed 'olympicene', the single molecule was brought to life in a picture thanks to a combination of clever synthetic chemistry and state-of-the-art imaging techniques.Mon, 28 May 2012 10:02:02 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120528100253.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120527153818.htm Multi-walled carbon nanotubes riddled with defects and impurities on the outside could replace some of the expensive platinum catalysts used in fuel cells and metal-air batteries, according to scientists.Sun, 27 May 2012 15:38:38 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120527153818.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120527153718.htm Scientists have developed an ultra-sensitive test that should enable them to detect signs of a disease in its earliest stages.Sun, 27 May 2012 15:37:37 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120527153718.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120525103614.htm Images of the cell's transport pods have revealed a molecular version of the robots from Transformers. Previously, scientists had been able to create and determine the structure of 'cages' formed by parts of the protein coats that encase other types of vesicles, but this study was the first to obtain high-resolution images of complete vesicles, budded from a membrane.Fri, 25 May 2012 10:36:36 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120525103614.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120524143527.htm There's nothing like a new pair of eyeglasses to bring fine details into sharp relief. For scientists who study the large molecules of life from proteins to DNA, the equivalent of new lenses have come in the form of an advanced method for analyzing data from X-ray crystallography experiments.Thu, 24 May 2012 14:35:35 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120524143527.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120524123232.htm Researchers are using nanoparticles to simultaneously deliver proteins and DNA into plant cells. The technology could allow more sophisticated and targeted editing of plant genomes. And that could help researchers develop crops that adapt to changing climates and resist pests.Thu, 24 May 2012 12:32:32 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120524123232.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120524092932.htm Quantum physics and plant biology seem like two branches of science that could not be more different, but surprisingly they may in fact be intimately tied. Scientists have discovered an unusual quantum effect in the earliest stages of photosynthesis.Thu, 24 May 2012 09:29:29 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120524092932.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120523135527.htm Quantum computers may someday revolutionize the information world. But in order for quantum computers at distant locations to communicate with one another, they have to be linked together in a network. While several building blocks for a quantum computer have already been successfully tested in the laboratory, a network requires one additonal component: A reliable interface between computers and information channels. Austrian physicists now report the construction of an efficient and tunable interface for quantum networks.Wed, 23 May 2012 13:55:55 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120523135527.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120522152655.htm Rapid DNA sequencing may soon become a routine part of each individual's medical record, providing enormous information previously sequestered in the human genome's 3 billion nucleotide bases. Recent advances in sequencing technology using a tiny orifice known as a nanopore are covered in a new a article.Tue, 22 May 2012 15:26:26 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120522152655.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120521164104.htm Scientists have synthesized polymers to attach to proteins in order to stabilize them during shipping, storage and other activities. The study findings suggest that these polymers could be useful in stabilizing protein formulations.Mon, 21 May 2012 16:41:41 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120521164104.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120521163751.htm Scientists have devised a method for repeatedly encoding, storing and erasing digital data within the DNA of living cells. In practical terms, they have devised the genetic equivalent of a binary digit -- a "bit" in data parlance.Mon, 21 May 2012 16:37:37 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120521163751.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120521115654.htm Blood tests convey vital medical information, but the sight of a needle often causes anxiety and results take time. A new device however, can reveal much the same information as a traditional blood test in real-time, simply by shining a light through the skin. This portable optical instrument is able to provide high-resolution images of blood coursing through veins without the need for harsh fluorescent dyes.Mon, 21 May 2012 11:56:56 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120521115654.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120521103808.htm The plague, bacterial dysentery, and cholera have one thing in common: These dangerous diseases are caused by bacteria which infect their host using a sophisticated injection apparatus. Through needle-like structures, they release molecular agents into their host cell, thereby evading the immune response. Researchers have now elucidated the structure of such a needle at atomic resolution. Their findings might contribute to drug tailoring and the development of strategies which specifically prevent the infection process.Mon, 21 May 2012 10:38:38 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120521103808.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120518132657.htm Tiny beads may act as minimally invasive glucose sensors for a variety of applications in cell culture systems and tissue engineering.Fri, 18 May 2012 13:26:26 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120518132657.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120518081147.htm Using newly developed imaging technology, chemists have confirmed years of theoretical assumptions about water molecules, the most abundant and one of the most frequently studied substances on Earth.Fri, 18 May 2012 08:11:11 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120518081147.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120517193141.htm Researchers have come closer to solving an old challenge of producing graphene quantum dots of controlled shape and size at large densities, which could revolutionize electronics and optoelectronics.Thu, 17 May 2012 19:31:31 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120517193141.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120517143506.htm Scientists have discovered how adding trace amounts of water can tremendously speed up chemical reactions -? such as hydrogenation and hydrogenolysis ?- in which hydrogen is one of the reactants, or starting materials.Thu, 17 May 2012 14:35:35 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120517143506.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120514104848.htm Three proteins have been found to be involved in the accumulation of fatty acids in plants. The discovery could help plant scientists boost seed oil production in crops. And that could boost the production of biorenewable fuels and chemicals.Mon, 14 May 2012 10:48:48 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120514104848.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120510095622.htm A new approach to generating terahertz radiation will lead to new imaging and sensing applications. The low energy of the radiation means that it can pass through materials that are otherwise opaque, opening up uses in imaging and sensing ? for example, in new security scanners. In practice, however, applications have been difficult to implement.Thu, 10 May 2012 09:56:56 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120510095622.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120509135959.htm To better understand how microRNAs -- small pieces of genetic material -- influence human health and disease, scientists first need to know which microRNAs act upon which genes. To do this scientists developed miR-TRAP, a new easy-to-use method to directly identify microRNA targets in cells.Wed, 09 May 2012 13:59:59 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120509135959.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120508173349.htm Researchers have boosted the efficiency of a novel source of white light called quantum dots more than tenfold, making them of potential interest for commercial applications.Tue, 08 May 2012 17:33:33 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120508173349.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120508152129.htm Chemists have designed a molecular container that can hold drug molecules and increase their solubility, in one case up to nearly 3,000 times.Tue, 08 May 2012 15:21:21 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120508152129.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120503194229.htm Researchers have developed a prototype bioreactor that both stimulates and evaluates tissue as it grows, mimicking natural processes while eliminating the need to stop periodically to cut up samples for analysis.Thu, 03 May 2012 19:42:42 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120503194229.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120503120130.htm A new technique predictably generates complex, wavy shapes and may help improve drug delivery and explain natural patterns from brain folds to bell peppers.Thu, 03 May 2012 12:01:01 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120503120130.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120502132953.htm Liquid crystals, the state of matter that makes possible the flat screen technology now commonly used in televisions and computers, may have some new technological tricks in store.Wed, 02 May 2012 13:29:29 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120502132953.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120502112910.htm A new nanotube super sensor is able to detect subtle differences with a single sniff. For example, the chemical dimethylsulfone is associated with skin cancer. The human nose cannot detect this volatile but it could be detected with the new sensor at concentrations as low as 25 parts per billion.Wed, 02 May 2012 11:29:29 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120502112910.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120502091839.htm A new biomimetic approach to synthesising polymers will offer unprecedented control over the final polymer structure and yield advances in nanomedicine, researchers say.Wed, 02 May 2012 09:18:18 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120502091839.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120501085502.htm Scientists using high-powered microscopes have made a stunning observation of the architecture within a cell ? and identified for the first time how the architecture changes during the formation of gametes, also known as sex cells, in order to successfully complete? the process.Tue, 01 May 2012 08:55:55 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/05/120501085502.htmhttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120430151752.htm Biomedical engineers have demonstrated the first all-polymeric bone scaffold that is fully biodegradable and offers significant mechanical support during repair. The technique uses silk fibers to reinforce a silk matrix. Adding microfibers to the scaffolds enhances bone formation and mechanical properties. It could improve repair after accident or disease.Mon, 30 Apr 2012 15:17:17 EDThttp://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/04/120430151752.htm

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