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“They’re Using Pee for Implants Now”: Scientists Unveil Shocking Tech That Turns Human Urine Into Bone and Tooth Replacements
Sustainability Times -
In a groundbreaking development, scientists have harnessed the power of synthetic yeast to convert human urine into a valuable resource for medical applications. The ingenious process developed by researchers from the University of California, Irvine, achieves a dual purpose. As Professor David Kisailus explains, it helps mitigate environmental pollution by removing human urine from wastewater streams, while simultaneously producing a commercially valuable material. Read More
Promising Early-Stage Preclinical Results for Innovative Heart Valve Developed at UC Irvine
Bioengineer.org -
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine, have made significant strides in the field of pediatric cardiology with the preclinical testing of a groundbreaking heart valve replacement, specifically designed for toddlers and young children suffering from congenital cardiac defects. This development, which holds the potential to transform the lives of countless children, marks a pivotal moment in the quest for safer, less invasive surgical alternatives for managing congenital heart disease. Read More
Heart valve for young children shines in early-stage preclinical testing
Medical Xpress -
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have successfully performed preclinical laboratory testing of a replacement heart valve intended for toddlers and young children with congenital cardiac defects, a key step toward obtaining approval for human use. The results of their study were published recently in the Journal of the American Heart Association. … The Iris Valve, designed and developed by the UC Irvine team, can be implanted in children weighing as little as 17 to 22 pounds and gradually expanded to an adult diameter as they grow. Read More
New expandable heart valve offers hope for young children with heart defects
News Medical -
Researchers at the University of California, Irvine have successfully performed preclinical laboratory testing of a replacement heart valve intended for toddlers and young children with congenital cardiac defects, a key step toward obtaining approval for human use. The results of their study were published recently in Journal of the American Heart Association. Arash Kheradvar, lead author and UC Irvine professor of biomedical engineering writes, “This work represents the result of longstanding collaboration between our team at UC Irvine and Dr. Michael Recto at Children's Hospital of Orange County built over several years of joint research and development." Read More
How Do Squids Camouflage?
The Scientist -
“The properties of [reflectins’] unusual amino acid content give them a high refractive index,” explained Alon Gorodetsky, a biomolecular engineer at University of California, Irvine, who develops materials inspired by the optical properties of reflectins. … The squids’ color-changing system also motivated Gorodetsky’s team to develop materials with adjustable infrared reflectivity. Gorodetsky noted that this material could coat objects and hide them from infrared cameras, with potential applications in the military. Read More
Iran battles a quiet disaster as land sinks beneath its feet
Ynetnews -
Amir AghaKouchak, an environmental engineering professor at the University of California, Irvine, told Forbes that because this land loss happens gradually, it doesn’t capture public attention the way earthquakes or floods do. “It lacks the dramatic visibility of acute disasters like earthquakes and floods, allowing authorities to underplay its risks,” says AghaKouchak.
In Iran, “this invisibility is a key reason land subsidence remains on the sidelines in national disaster planning, despite its profound long-term consequences,” he adds. Read More
The Best Colleges For Civil Engineering 2025
University Magazine -
28. University of California, Irvine … The University of California, Irvine, offers a civil engineering program that emphasizes sustainable infrastructure, water resource management, and structural analysis. You conduct research at advanced laboratories specializing in smart systems and environmental engineering. UCI partnerships with industry and government agencies lead to internships that integrate theory with practice. Faculty mentorship fosters technical expertise and leadership development through collaborative design and research projects. Graduates secure positions in top engineering firms and public agencies worldwide. Read More
Pee To Implants? Scientists To Turn Human Urine Into Bone And Tooth Material In Bizarre Yet Groundbreaking New Discovery!
Daily News Post India -
Scientists have found a new use for human urine, and it’s not what you think. Researchers from the University of California, Irvine, say they’ve figured out how to convert pee into hydroxyapatite, a mineral used in dental and bone implants. The discovery could change how we treat waste and create medical materials. … This is a first-of-its-kind discovery. While treated urine has been used for fertiliser or flushing, converting it into bone implants opens up a whole new frontier. Read More
Human urine converted into dental implant material
Dentistry -
David Kisailus is a professor of materials science and engineering at UC Irvine and a co-author of the study. He said: ‘This process achieves two goals at the same time. ‘On the one hand, it helps remove human urine from wastewater streams, mitigating environmental pollution and the buildup of unwanted nutrients. On the other hand, it produces a material that can be commercially marketed for use in a variety of settings.’ Read More
Repurposing Urine Into a Valuable Biomaterial Could Benefit Dental Implants, and Construction
Discover -
Inspired by the biology of bone-forming cells, scientists at the University of California, Irvine, along with collaborators across the U.S. and Japan, have discovered a novel way to reuse urea, a chemical found in urine, to manufacture hydroxyapatite, a valuable mineral with a wide range of uses.“This process achieves two goals at the same time,” said co-author David Kisailus, UC Irvine professor of materials science and engineering in a press release. Read More