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…
Discovery of lung protein offers hope for pulmonary fibrosis
Pulmonary fibrosis is a deadly disease where scar tissue grows in the lungs, making breathing more difficult. Approximately 2,170 Australians are diagnosed annually with…
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…
Study identifies key fibrotic cells driving hypertrophic scars
Hypertrophic scars (HS) are abnormal outcomes of wound healing, marked by excessive extracellular matrix (ECM) deposition and impaired…
Immune cells drive abnormal joint tissue growth in rheumatoid arthritis
Researchers at Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) have identified a specialized population of immune cells that play a…
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…
Engineered blood clots form faster to stop severe bleeding
Blood clotting is one of the body’s oldest survival mechanisms-a biological defense that has protected humans from dangerous…
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…