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Nanofibre-coated bandage fights infection and helps heal wounds

28 Feb 2024 Tami Freeman
Tamer Uyar and Mohsen Alishahi at Cornell University
Harnessing biological activity Tamer Uyar (left), Mohsen Alishahi and colleagues are using the botanical compound lawsone to create nanofibre-coated cotton bandages that combat infection and help wounds heal faster. (Courtesy: Darcy Rose/Cornell University)
Wound healing is a complex procedure that represents an important healthcare challenge. Most medical

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