The new hydrogel helps heal burn wounds better than current options by reducing bacteria and inflammation.
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December 2015 in “Biomacromolecules” Keratin hydrogels can be customized for better tissue healing.
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December 2022 in “Journal of Materials Chemistry B” The dressing generates hydrogen sulfide to help heal wounds faster by reducing inflammation and promoting cell growth.
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April 2023 in “Scientific Reports” Self-assembling RADA16-I hydrogels with bioactive peptides significantly improve wound healing.
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January 2025 in “Pharmaceutics” The gel is a safe and effective treatment for hyperpigmentation.
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January 2023 in “ACS Omega” SEF cryogels effectively kill bacteria, stop bleeding, and speed up wound healing.
May 2024 in “Journal of colloid and interface science” The hydrogel helps skin heal by encouraging new blood vessel growth.
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September 2018 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A hydrogel made from pig fat helps wounds heal faster by regenerating skin fat cells.
April 2026 in “Applied Materials Today” The dressing helps heal chronic wounds by swelling and releasing drugs when needed.
June 2026 in “Materials Today Communications” The hydrogel speeds up wound healing with electrical stimulation.
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June 2025 in “Chemical Engineering Journal” The hydrogel helps heal seawater-immersed wounds by reducing infection and inflammation.
January 2016 in “Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology” A wool hair keratin hydrogel is promising for growing cells and tissue engineering.
January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” January 2026 in “SSRN Electronic Journal” February 2025 in “International Journal of Biological Macromolecules” The hydrogel effectively treats hair loss using light to release nitric oxide.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” The hydrogel effectively heals diabetic wounds and promotes hair growth.
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February 2023 in “Biomaterials Research” Special gels help heal diabetic foot sores and reduce the risk of amputation or death.
August 2023 in “ACS applied materials & interfaces” The patch helps heal minor scald wounds by providing electrical and chemical signals to boost recovery.
Keratin hydrogels from human hair show promise for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine.
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February 2021 in “Advanced Functional Materials” The silk fibroin-based hydrogel shows promise for treating melanoma and healing infected wounds by killing tumor cells and bacteria, and supporting skin recovery.
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January 2011 in “Journal of Biomaterials and Nanobiotechnology” Biodegradable polysaccharide gels can improve skin healing and reduce scarring.
May 2026 in “Iranian journal of pharmaceutical research” HAMA hydrogels speed up skin wound healing by reducing inflammation and boosting collagen production.
December 2022 in “bioRxiv (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory)” The new vaccine platform led to a stronger immune response and better protection against the flu than the traditional vaccine.
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January 2023 in “European Journal of Research in Dentistry” Tideglusib with a bacterial cellulose hydrogel improves wound healing in rats.
The hydrogel speeds up wound healing by fighting bacteria and helping tissue regrow.
The patch speeds up wound healing by using electricity and heat.
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September 2022 in “Materials Today Bio” Adhesive hydrogels with natural antibacterial agents are effective wound dressings that promote healing and prevent antibiotic resistance.
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March 2018 in “ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering” MDP hydrogel heals wounds faster and better than other treatments in diabetic mice.
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October 2015 in “Journal of bioactive and compatible polymers” Keratin hydrogel from human hair is a promising biocompatible material for soft tissue fillers.