http://www.gizmag.com Scientists have turned to trees in the search for better materials to use in human bone transplants. A new procedure being developed in Italy aims to turn blocks of wood - specifically red oak, rattan and sipo - into artificial bones. It is hoped that wood-derived bone substitutes will allow faster and more secure healing than currently available with metal and ceramic implants.en gizmag.com http://www.gizmag.com/bone-transplant-wood/12496/#comment-4468 http://www.gizmag.com/bone-transplant-wood/12496/#comment-4468 Sun, 16 Aug 2009 08:28:04 -0500