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July 19, 2007
BIG Medical Breakthrough!
“New hydrogel can repair, regenerate tissue”
NEWARK, DE, United States (UPI) -- U.S. scientists have developed a biomaterial that has antibacterial properties and can be used as a hydrogel to repair and regenerate human tissue. ** University of Delaware researchers said the biomaterial can be injected as a low-viscosity gel into a wound where it rigidifies nearly on contact, opening the door to the possibility of delivering cells and antibiotics to repair damaged tissue. ** The researchers said the new technology has the potential of regenerating healthy tissue in a cancer-ridden liver, healing a biopsy site and providing wounded soldiers in battle with pain-killing, infection-fighting medical treatment. ** Associate Professors Joel Schneider and Darrin Pochan said their patented invention marks a major step forward in the development of hydrogels for medical applications.
Hat tip: monstersandcritics.com
Posted by Post Scripts at July 19, 2007 11:13 PM