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| A Hydrogel Pad (Photo by Morty) |
Attempting
to emulate the properties of
fetal skin, they’ve come up with “active
adhesive dressings” made from
thermoresponsive hydrogels that
are tough but stretchable. Embedded
with bits of silver, these
also have “antimicrobial properties.”
Testing
on mice and pigs has thus far closed wounds much quicker
and reduced overall healing
time. A computer model
has suggested that human
wounds would show similar
responsiveness.
Resources
https://gizmodo.com/harvard-scientists-invented-a-new-bandage-inspired-by-f-1836710071
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