A better understanding of this process is essential for developing new and improved methods for treating wounds of all types

When fully developed, this healing patch could be a boon for diabetic patients, who suffer from hard-to-heal skin lesions and for patients undergoing surgery

Researchers at Binghamton University have developed a coating made out of DNA that gets better at protecting skin from ultraviolet light the more you expose it to the sun, and it also keeps your skin hydrated.

New approach could prove to be beneficial in healing challenging wounds in diabetics and major-burn victims

The dressing is now cleared by the FDA as a class II medical device, for prescription and over-the-counter use

Recent work examined the repair of ear holes across a number of different mammals and revealed that regeneration appears to be a unique trait

While self-healing plastics have been developed before, the new material is remarkable because it is safe to humans and works at temperatures as low as 37 C

Rice University lab employs clotting powers of viper-derived drug, even in presence of anti-coagulants

Such predictions could help surgeons make critical, time-sensitive decisions, such as when to close a wound.