Chronic wounds (CWs), like diabetic ulcers or pressure sores, are a major health care challenge, especially in the elderly.

Millions of people around the world live with wounds that simply won't heal. These long-lasting wounds, often caused by ...

Flightless I (Flii) is a multifunctional actin-remodelling protein that plays a pivotal role in regulating cellular migration, adhesion and the intricate processes of tissue repair. Its dynamic ...

Researchers at the University of Arizona have uncovered a previously unknown population of circulating immune cells that play ...

Scientists at Indiana University (IU) have discovered that a chemical compound found in essential oils improves the healing process in mice when it is topically applied to a skin wound. The team ...

MC1R is best known for something quite different from wound healing: the gene is responsible for red hair and very fair skin.

CAD model of There Heal wearable device, illustrating the integrated camera for wound monitoring and actuator for drug delivery or stimulation. As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: ...

A protein previously linked to cancer and chronic illnesses has been found to have a natural health benefit. When doctors find high levels of SerpinB3 in a blood test, it can indicate a serious ...

The bioelectronic actuator used to deliver treatments is a cylindrical silicone polymer body with eight reservoirs arranged in a circle, four for electrical stimulation and four for drug delivery.

As a wound heals, it goes through several stages: clotting to stop bleeding, immune system response, scabbing, and scarring. A wearable device called “a-Heal,” designed by engineers at the University ...

Researchers discover circulating immune cells that drive fibrosis, revealing a new therapeutic target to prevent scar tissue ...