Infectious colonies of bacteria called biofilms that develop on chronic wounds and medical devices can cause serious health problems and are tough to treat. But now scientists have found a way to package antimicrobial compounds ...
Bio & Medicine
Jul 8, 2015
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A team of bioengineers at Brigham and Women's Hospital (BWH), led by Ali Khademhosseini, PhD, and Nasim Annabi, PhD, of the Biomedical Engineering Division, has developed a new protein-based gel that, when exposed to light, ...
Materials Science
Jul 2, 2015
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CRG scientists describe a new mechanism shaping cells and generating cell contractile forces during development and organogenesis. The new mechanism, which has been published today in the journal Developmental Cell, includes ...
Cell & Microbiology
Jun 9, 2015
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Many people suffer from skin disorders. Open wounds are a particularly acute problem, especially among the elderly. PlasmaDerm, a new medical technology solution, uses plasma to facilitate faster healing of wounds.
Engineering
Jun 8, 2015
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A new high-tech but simple ointment applied to the skin may one day help diabetic patients heal stubborn and painful ulcers on their feet, Northwestern University researchers report.
Biochemistry
Apr 23, 2015
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Applications of plasmas in medicine are a new frontier in therapeutic treatment. For example, they can help in stimulating tissue regeneration in the contexts of wound healing and dermatology. Before these and further applications ...
Plasma Physics
Mar 18, 2015
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The excessive activity of repair cells in the early stages of tissue recovery sets the stage for fibrosis by priming the activation of an important growth factor, according to a study in The Journal of Cell Biology.
Cell & Microbiology
Oct 20, 2014
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Healing of burn wounds requires that dead tissue is removed and new skin tissue is regenerated, while ensuring that the wound is closed rapidly to minimize the risk of infection and scar formation. A*STAR researchers now ...
Materials Science
Sep 24, 2014
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As many patients know, treating wounds has become far more sophisticated than sewing stitches and applying gauze, but dressings still have shortcomings. Now scientists are reporting the next step in the evolution of wound ...
Materials Science
Jun 25, 2014
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Sometimes it only takes a quick jolt of electricity to get a swarm of cells moving in the right direction.
Biochemistry
Mar 11, 2014
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