Discovery sheds new light on how cells move
When we cut our skin, groups of cells rush en masse to the site to heal the wound.
General Physics
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Hydrogel may help heal diabetic ulcers
A hydrogel invented at Rice University that is adept at helping the body heal may also be particularly good at treating wounds related to diabetes.
Materials Science
Mar 20, 2018
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New hydrogels show promise in treating bone defects
Bioengineers and dentists from the UCLA School of Dentistry have developed a new hydrogel that is more porous and effective in promoting tissue repair and regeneration compared to hydrogels that are currently available. Once ...
Biochemistry
Aug 20, 2019
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Self-healing sensor brings 'electronic skin' closer to reality
Flexible sensors have been developed for use in consumer electronics, robotics, health care, and space flight. Future possible applications could include the creation of 'electronic skin' and prosthetic limbs that allow wearers ...
Engineering
Nov 19, 2015
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Bacteria toxic to wound-treating maggots
Bacteria that infect chronic wounds can be deadly to maggot 'biosurgeons' used to treat the lesions, show researchers writing in the journal Microbiology. The findings could lead to more effective treatment of wounds and ...
Cell & Microbiology
Feb 4, 2010
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Researchers find way of developing composites that self-heal at very low temperatures
Scientists have developed a method of allowing materials, commonly used in aircraft and satellites, to self-heal cracks at temperatures well below freezing.
Materials Science
Sep 13, 2016
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Drawing inspiration from plants and animals to restore tissue
Researchers from the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (SEAS) and the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering have developed new wound dressings that dramatically accelerate healing ...
Biotechnology
Mar 19, 2018
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Spiders' design mastery allows for webs to stick to ground and elevated surfaces differently
(Phys.org)—While the common house spider may be creepy, it also has been inspiring researchers to find new and better ways to develop adhesives for human applications such as wound healing and industrial-strength tape. ...
Plants & Animals
Oct 2, 2012
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Researchers developing bio-based polymers that heal cracks
Michael Kessler has worked with polymers that repair themselves when they crack. And he's worked with polymers made from vegetable oils. Now he's working to combine the two technologies.
Polymers
Jan 6, 2011
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Strong, stretchy, self-healing polymers rapidly recover from damage
A polymer that heals itself with unprecedented speed and efficacy when cut—almost completely recovering its original strength within minutes—has been developed by RIKEN researchers. It was produced using an advanced catalytic ...
Polymers
Feb 28, 2022
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