Susmita Bose, Washington State University (IMAGE) Washington State University Caption Susmita Bose, Herman and Brita Lindholm Endowed Chair Professor in the Washington State University School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, used a compound in the spice turmeric to improve bone-growing capabilities on 3D-printed, ceramic bone scaffolds by 30-45 percent. Credit Washington State University Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.