
Endothelium, Heal Thyself
Investigators publish new
findings showing that the
endothelium's efficient
barrier function relies on
an enormous self-restorative
capacity. ... > full story

Decoded: Molecular Messages That Tell Prostate and Breast Cancers to Spread
Cancer cells are wily,
well-traveled adversaries,
constantly side-stepping
treatments to stop their
spread. But for the first
... > full story

Discovery of Wound-Healing Genes in Flies Could Mitigate Human Skin Ailments
Biologists have identified
eight genes never before
suspected to play a role in
wound healing that are
called into action near the
... > full story

Better Skin Grafting: Inspired by Spiny-Headed Worms, Scientists Invent Microneedle Adhesive Stronger Than Surgical Staples
A parasitic worm may hold
the answer to keeping skin
grafts firmly in place over
wounds. ... > full story
- Endothelium, Heal Thyself
- Decoded: Molecular Messages That Tell Prostate and Breast Cancers to Spread
- Discovery of Wound-Healing Genes in Flies Could Mitigate Human Skin Ailments
- Better Skin Grafting: Inspired by Spiny-Headed Worms, Scientists Invent Microneedle Adhesive Stronger Than Surgical Staples
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Important Genetic Factors That Could Influence Survival in Sepsis Patients
May 22, 2013 Scientists have made an important first step in establishing new therapeutic options targeting specific genetic areas that influence the occurrence and severity of sepsis – a life-threatening, ... > full story -
Discovery of a Novel Medicine for the Treatment of Chronic Wounds
May 20, 2013 Every 20 seconds, a limb is lost as a consequence of diabetic foot ulcer that does not heal. To date, medical solutions that can change this situation are very limited. A researchers has now ... > full story -
Facial Dog Bites in Children May Require Repeated Plastic Surgery
April 22, 2013 Dog bites to the face are a relatively common injury in young children, and often require repeated plastic surgery procedures to deal with persistent scarring, according to a new ... > full story -
The Human Immune System in Space
April 22, 2013 When the space shuttle Atlantis touched down in the summer of 2011 at Cape Canaveral, closing the book on the U.S. shuttle program, a team of U.S. Army researchers stood at the ready, eager to get ... > full story -
Need Your Appendix Out? How About Scarless Surgery Through the Navel
April 10, 2013 A new study suggests that surgery for appendicitis that uses a pinhole incision through the navel may be a feasible alternative to traditional appendectomies. The findings indicate that larger ... > full story -
Skin Deep: Fruit Flies Reveal Clues to Wound Healing in Humans
April 5, 2013 A new way to study wound healing in flies suggests new targets for wound-healing ... > full story -
What You Eat Before Surgery May Affect Your Recovery
March 21, 2013 According to a new study, the last few meals before surgery might make a difference in recovery after ... > full story -
Pre-Clinical Research Shows Promising Treatment for Diabetic Wounds Using Stem Cells
March 12, 2013 Pre-clinical research has generated some very promising findings using adult stem cells for the treatment of diabetic ... > full story -
'Switch' Critical to Wound Healing Identified
March 8, 2013 Patients with diseases such as diabetes suffer from painful wounds that take a long time to heal making them more susceptible to infections that could even lead to amputations. A new discovery paves ... > full story -
Cell Movement Explained by Molecular Recycling
February 28, 2013 Scientists have identified the method by which cells control the recycling of molecules, a process that is essential for them to move. The discovery provides researchers with a better understanding ... > full story
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