Artificial spider silk for next-generation bandages

Chinese scientists have developed artificial spider silk that consists of proteins and can heal chronic wounds. The artificial silk was strong enough to be woven into bandages that helped treat joint injuries and skin lesions in mice.

For the full story, see the November 2024 edition of Medical Textiles.

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Image: ACS Nano (2024). DOI: 10.1021/acsnano.4c08557


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