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The laboratory is presently involved in a systematic study of various techniques for the injection of electrical forces into tissues, particularly bone, in an attempt to define the optimal safest method for stimulation of bone growth. We are also involved in a study of the biological effects of electrical fields of various types, to search for beneficial or harmful effects. We also hope to begin a systematic study of a variety of metallic electrode systems in biological tissues to elucidate the electrochemical changes that occur, and to search hopefully for other useful biological effects.