A new and unique electronic machine has been found to quicken the speed of the healing process for wounded pigs, claim researchers at Wake Forest University, Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Lead researcher Louis Argenta has revealed that the flexible device forms a secure seal around a wound, and gradually pumps out air to lower the pressure, before gradually releasing the suction.
Pig-human Tissue Transplants for Diabetics Approved in New Zealand
New Zealand on Tuesday gave the green light for clinical trials involving the transplantation of pig cells into humans in a potential breakthrough treatment of diabetes.
New Zealand on Tuesday gave the green light for clinical trials involving the transplantation of pig cells into humans in a potential breakthrough treatment of diabetes.
This idea has been found to produce promising results in previous studies also, reports New Scientist magazine.
Argenta says that besides accelerating the movement of oxygen and other nutrients needed for healing into the wound, the fact this regularly distorts the healing tissue could contribute to the effect.
Pigeon Feathers to Judge Pollution Levels
Can the pollution level of a city be judged by pigeon feathers? Yes, if research done at a university here is to be believed.
Can the pollution level of a city be judged by pigeon feathers? Yes, if research done at a university here is to be believed.
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Pig Disease Spreads Through China
A mysterious disease affecting China's pork-raising industry has spread, and officials have ramped up vaccine output to cope with a "grim" situation, state media reported.
A mysterious disease affecting China's pork-raising industry has spread, and officials have ramped up vaccine output to cope with a "grim" situation, state media reported.
Prenatal Exposure to Famine may Impair a Person's Health into Midlife
Exposure to famine prior to birth may lead to epigenetic changes that may affect a person's health into midlife, according to a new study.
Exposure to famine prior to birth may lead to epigenetic changes that may affect a person's health into midlife, according to a new study.
