Algae: The Secret to Faster Skin Regeneration and Wound Healing?
According to a recent study published in the journal Advanced Materials Interfaces, a product derived from the freshwater single-celled green algae Euglena gracilis may accelerate…
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Just One Week of Dieting Could Stop Chronic Inflammation in Obese Patients
Scientists from Leipzig University identify new mechanisms for chronic inflammation and wound healing issues In routine clinical practice, it has been noted that obese individuals are…
Wild Blueberry Extract May Help Wounds Heal Faster
Rat study of phenolic compound shows improved blood vessel formation and healing times. Treating wounds with an extract taken from wild blueberries may improve healing,…
Cells May Use “Fingers” to Communicate Instructions for Wound Closure
Researchers from Nara Institute of Science and Technology have broadened the known functions of an under-appreciated cell structure, with possible applications in wound closure and…
Genetic Factor Discovery Enables Adult Skin to Regenerate Like a Newborn Baby’s
A newly identified genetic factor allows adult skin to repair itself like the skin of a newborn babe. The discovery by Washington State University researchers…
Spray Painting Fiber Bandages Onto Wounds With Biomedical Electrospinning Device
A new device can deposit drug-delivering fibers directly onto biological material. With newly developed technology, medical personnel can manufacture a bandage with drug-delivery capabilities directly…
Maggots May Clean Wounds Faster Than Surgery
Using maggots to clean wounds is a practice that has been around for thousands of years. With the introduction of antibiotics, that practice has ceased,…
