Scientists discover critical cell behavior driving cancer, immunity, and healing
A moving cell looks simple from a distance. One edge pushes forward, the rest follows, and the whole…
GLP-1 medications show mixed effects on body contouring outcomes
For patients undergoing body contouring surgery to remove excess abdominal skin after massive weight loss, use of GLP-1 weight-loss medications may have mixed effects…
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…
Facial wound secrets revealed for scarless repair
Tweaking a pattern of wound healing established millions of years ago may enable scar-free injury repair after surgery…
Study reveals how antibiotic resistant bacteria delay chronic wound healing
An international team of scientists, led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), has discovered a new way…
New light-based technology arranges cellular messengers with unprecedented precision
In stunning new time-lapse videos, biological nanoparticles scoot and flit across a starry field of glowing dots. Guided…
Targeting bacterial communication may offer antibiotic-free wound therapy
Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered a previously unrecognized mechanism by which…
OU researchers explore how cannabis use affects recovery after head and neck cancer surgery
University of Oklahoma researchers are conducting a first-of-its-kind study to determine whether cannabis use affects recovery from the…
Smart wound patch detects healing progress and infection risk
A Bluetooth-enabled flexible sensor patch from RMIT lets doctors and patients see inside a healing wound without lifting…