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 ...

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

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 ...

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 ...