Weizmann study reveals how DNA repair enzymes choose targets
When a wound does not heal properly, it leaves a scar. Similarly, mutations – which are permanent changes…
New injectable hydrogel accelerates healing of deep wounds
Any minor cut or scrape sets the body’s natural healing process in motion. However, deep wounds are far…
New bionic skin wound dressing accelerates infected tissue healing
Dressings face a critical limitation: no single product has successfully integrated protective function, wearing comfort, and efficient antibacterial…
AI-guided microneedle patch changes shape to heal chronic wounds
Chronic wounds remain a major healthcare challenge, especially for people with diabetes, who often experience delayed healing, persistent…
Smart nanoplatform uses wound acidity to trigger accelerated healing
Infected wounds pose a significant medical challenge, often leading to delayed healing and complications due to bacterial biofilms…
Researchers identify molecular pathway that delays diabetic wound healing
Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is one of the most serious complications of diabetes and a major cause of…
Bionic cooling skin accelerates healing and combats wound infections
As the global burden of infected wounds continues to rise-with over 300 million surgeries performed annually and postoperative…
Australia’s diphtheria outbreak shows why boosters, antibiotics, and better housing all matter
A 131-case outbreak reveals how a vaccine-preventable disease regained a foothold in the Northern Territory, exposing the urgent…
Chromosome abnormalities may help cancer cells resist treatment and spread
A new study led by NYU Langone Health researchers found that cancer cells are better able to resist…
Cells filter physical forces based on duration to detect disease
Scientists have discovered how cells decide when to respond to physical forces, potentially opening new avenues for tackling…
Study identifies protein essential for repairing damage after inflammation
Whenever there is a wound or infection, the body produces an inflammatory response. This is the body’s first…
Neanderthals May Have Used Birch Tar as Natural Antibiotic
New experiments show that tar made from birch bark — long known as a tool adhesive — can…