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Bacteria are becoming more and more dangerous, as they evolve resistance to our best drugs. New weapons against these so-called “superbugs” are desperately needed. Now, researchers at RMIT have developed a coating that quickly kills bacteria and fungi,… Continue reading Black phosphorus coating kills superbugs then self-destructs
While they’ve been around for centuries in various forms and helped heal many a wound in the process, some scientists see a world of possibility when it comes to how sutures might help the human body. A team at McGill University has come up with novel … Continue reading Next-gen sutures inspired by tendons boost healing and deliver drugs
Although not a huge seller everywhere, durian fruit is consumed in great quantities in countries like Singapore. Scientists there have now developed a method of using its otherwise-discarded husks to create cheap, eco-friendly, antibacterial hydrogel b… Continue reading Germ-killing, wound-healing, low-cost bandage made from durian husks
Chronic skin wounds such as pressure ulcers can become very serious if left untreated, potentially even leading to amputations. A new “smart” bandage could help, by changing color before such wounds occur in the first place.Continue ReadingCategory: Me… Continue reading Oxygen-sensing, color-changing bandage could prevent chronic wounds
Scar tissue is an effective short-term solution to quickly patch up wounded skin, but it’s not so great long-term. Now, researchers at Duke University and UCLA have created a new hydrogel that can trigger a regenerative immune response, helping skin he… Continue reading Wound-healing hydrogel reduces scars by triggering immune response
When surgery is performed on infants in utero, it’s not uncommon for them to be born without any scars. This comes thanks to a special quality of their skin which scientists now believe could be replicated in adults, potentially leading to scar-free wo… Continue reading Scientists reactivate scar-free wound healing in adult skin
When surgery is performed on infants in utero, it’s not uncommon for them to be born without any scars. This comes thanks to a special quality of their skin which scientists now believe could be replicated in adults, potentially leading to scar-free wo… Continue reading Scientists reactivate scar-free wound healing in adult skin
When suturing wounds within the body, there’s a risk of damaging the tissue, and of the development of infections. A new type of surgical glue could reduce the need for sutures, though, plus it could close wounds faster while also delivering medication… Continue reading Rubbery bioadhesive could speed surgeries and boost wound healing
Open wounds on the stomach wall can be serious if left untreated, sometimes requiring surgery. In the not-too-distant future, though, it’s possible that a small robot could bioprint new cells onto such injuries … from inside the body.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Bioprinting robot could treat gastric wounds from within
Although it’s vitally important to keep wounds free of harmful bacteria, antibacterial ointments have to be regularly reapplied, requiring bandages to be removed. A new wound dressing, however, is claimed to continuously kill bacteria all on its own.Co… Continue reading Cellulose wound dressing uses peptides to kill bacteria