Spinning Natural Proteins Into Fabrics For New Wound-repair Products
Monday, October 20, 2008 - 09:22
in Physics & Chemistry
Scientists in Israel are reporting the first successful spinning of a key natural protein into strong nano-sized fibers about 1/50,000th the width of a human hair. The advance could lead to a new generation of stronger, longer-lasting biocompatible sutures and bandages to treat wounds.
