Tofu works as tissue-engineering scaffold

Stinky Tofu sold at night market in Taiwan

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A potential tissue-engineering scaffold cooked up by scientists in China has tofu as its central ingredient. The bean curd’s nutrient content and porous structure means it can support growing cells, then be implanted without causing toxicity issues.