Researchers Make Wound Dressings out of Manuka Honey
Shinshu University scientists produced a novel wound dressing comprised of manuka honey using electrospun cellulose acetate nanofiber
Wound Healing
Discovery Sheds New Light on How Cells Move
Understanding cell migration could help researchers develop new treatments to speed up wound healing
New Scratch Assay Starter Kit Brings Convenience and Reproducibility to Scratch Wound Healing and Invasion Assays
The Scratch Assay Starter Kit includes the AutoScratch™ Wound Making Tool, Scratch App software, sample packages of 24- and 96-well microplates, and cleaning reagents
The Healing Power of Fish Skin for a Dog Named Stella
Icelandic, descaled cod fish skins can help heal burn and other medical procedures in humans and animals
New Understanding of How Cells Form Tunnels May Help in Treating Wounds, Tumors
The insight gained by the team's research could guide the design of biomedical solutions for attacking tumors or treating wounds faster
New Material Could ‘Drive Wound Healing’ Using the Body's Inbuilt Healing System
A new molecule could change the way traditional materials work with the body
E-Bandage Generates Electricity, Speeds Wound Healing in Rats
A self-powered bandage has been developed that generates an electric field over an injury
UNH Researchers Create a More Effective Hydrogel for Healing Wounds
Wound healing can be complex and challenging, especially when a patient has other health obstacles
Researchers Use Burn Victims' Own Cells to Regrow Skin up to 30 Percent Quicker
Currently, physicians remove burned skin and discard it. They add a collagen dressing to the burned site, and hope the new skin regrows before the patient gets a fatal infection
Biomaterials with 'Frankenstein Proteins' Help Heal Tissue
Biomaterial that solidifies at body temperature integrates into wounds to help cells grow