Serious burn victims are immunocompromised and may be missing skin on parts of their body, and this makes them highly vulnerable to bacteria. Thanks to progress in intensive care, they are ...

The IIT's bandage is made from a new biodegradable material developed by the team, consisting of zein, a protein obtained from maize; pectin, a sugar found in the peel of many fruits, like for example ...

British scientists have developed “living bandages,” made from a patient’s own cells, which speed healing for burns and diabetes sufferers. The biological bandages, launched at the British Burns ...