Tag - Bleeding and Infections

Mussels, Silkworms Team Up Against Bleeding and Infections

The experimental internal wound dressing incorporates both mussel adhesive protein (MAP) and silkworm-derived silk fibroin (SF). Credit: PixaobayIn the near future, mussels and silkworms could indirectly contribute to saving lives. Researchers have harnessed proteins from these creatures to create an internal wound dressing that halts bleeding and protects against infections.Typically, to stop bleeding from...