AsianScientist (Jun. 25, 2015) – From 3D printed bones to smart shoes that buzz you to your next destination, Asian biotechnology innovations are making their impact in a wide range of applications. Here are ten of the hottest products to look out for in 2015.
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#1: HEALING NANOGELS
Forget bandages and silicon dressings: nanogels might be the future of wound healing.
Scientists from Singapore’s Institute of Bioengineering and Nanotechnology have designed short strings of peptides that self-assemble into a fibrous gel when water is added.
The nanogels were shown to heal burns more quickly compared to conventional wound dressings. Accelerated wound healing is crucial to minimizing the risk of infection and scarring, both of which are common problems faced by burn patients.
These gels may someday be used as a topical gel, spray, membrane patch or long-lasting dry-powder formulation.
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