Researchers have discovered that a protein produced by parasitic worms in the gut enhances wound healing in mice.
Zwitterions speed up healing in diabetic wounds
Zwitterionic hydrogels boost healing in diabetic wounds by balancing the immune response, reducing inflammation, and promoting tissue growth.
An engineered skin accelerates healing in severe and chronic wounds
An engineered skin with a new secret ingredient helps avoid harmful inflammation while speeding up the wound healing process.
Predicting wound healing with a wound-integrated miniaturized sensor
Scientists develop a sensor that predicts wound healing rate with more than 70% accuracy.
Making wound dressings from spider silk
Artificial spider silk could be a smart and responsive alternative to traditional wound dressings, helping patients and medical staff to monitor recovery in real time.
Origami-inspired patches for minimally invasive wound sealing
Pre-folded bioadhesive patches could be the future for sealing wounds after keyhole surgery.
A wound dressing that kills bacteria
To combat bacterial wound infections, researchers have developed cellulose membranes equipped with antimicrobial peptides.
How can bioinspired nanofibers regenerate skin and aid wound healing?
Electrospinning is an emerging fabrication technology that holds great promise in advancing skin tissue engineering and in developing an array of novel therapies.
Smart bandage to heal chronic wounds
A new smart bandage is effective in the treatment of chronic wounds brought about by diabetes.
Lights on for germ-free wound dressings
Researchers develop a biomimetic hydrogel with photodynamic antimicrobial effect.