News tagged with fibrin clots
New study reveals ways to better inhibit blood clots
Fibrin, the primary ingredient of blood clots, creates a fibrous network that stems the loss of blood at an injury site. But beyond this essential work, fibrin can also cause heart attack, stroke and tissue ...
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May 19, 2010 |
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Protein unfolding is key for understanding blood clot mechanics: study
Fibrin, the chief ingredient of blood clots, is a remarkably versatile polymer. On one hand, it forms a network of fibers -- a blood clot -- that stems the loss of blood at an injury site while remaining ...
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Aug 06, 2009 |
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'Iceman Oetzi' lived for a while after arrow wound
Oetzi, the 5,300-year-old "Iceman" mummy of the Alps, lived for some time after being shot in the back by an arrow, scientists said on Tuesday after using forensic technology to analyse his preserved blood.
Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils
May 02, 2012 |
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Engineers scale-up production of biopolymer microthreads
Development of new therapies for a range of medical conditions—from common sports injuries to heart attacks—will be supported by a new production-scale microthread extruder designed and built by ...
Apr 30, 2012 |
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Nanoscale biological coating is a new way to stop the bleeding
MIT engineers have developed a nanoscale biological coating that can halt bleeding nearly instantaneously, an advance that could dramatically improve survival rates for soldiers injured in battle.
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Jan 10, 2012 |
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Nanoparticles working in harmony
For decades, researchers have been working to develop nanoparticles that deliver cancer drugs directly to tumors, minimizing the toxic side effects of chemotherapy. However, even with the best of these nanoparticles, only ...
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Jul 15, 2011 |
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Novel nanoparticles communicate to target tumors more efficiently
(PhysOrg.com) -- For decades, researchers have been working to develop nanoparticles that deliver cancer drugs directly to tumors, minimizing the toxic side effects of chemotherapy. However, even with the ...
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Jun 19, 2011 |
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Striking the right chords
Practice was nearly over when high school wrestler Darrin Ching collapsed and found himself pinned to the mat, a searing pain gripping his right temple. Alarmed, his coach and teammates huddled around and tried to get him ...
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Mar 30, 2011 |
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New nanoparticles make blood clots visible
For almost two decades, cardiologists have searched for ways to see dangerous blood clots before they cause heart attacks.
Nanotechnology / Bio & Medicine
Feb 02, 2011 |
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Scientist discovers natural molecule indirectly prevents stable clot formation
A scientist from The Scripps Research Institute has identified a new role for a natural signaling molecule in preventing blood clot formation. The molecule could become a target for the development of novel and cost-effective ...
Feb 01, 2011 |
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Therapy for fearsome brain disease could target blood
(PhysOrg.com) -- The aggregated proteins strewn about a deranged brain are the hallmark of one of the most feared and common neurodegenerative disorders on the planet: Alzheimer’s disease. But while these ...
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Dec 21, 2010 |
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A 'stitch in time' could help damaged hearts
A research team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has demonstrated the feasibility of a novel technology that a surgeon could use to deliver stem cells to targeted areas of the body to repair diseased ...
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Dec 09, 2010 |
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