Although humans may think we are alone in creating antibiotics, there is a species of ant that secretes an especially powerful one—no pharma lab required. The Matabele ants (Megaponera analis) of ...

The antibiotic compounds in their saliva could potentially help scientists find new treatments. By Laura Baisas Published Jan 3, 2024 12:00 PM EST Get the Popular Science daily newsletter💡 ...

Splinters happen to everyone from time to time, but what is the best way to remove a splinter? The answer depends on a few ...

A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of infection without interfering with the healing process has been developed. A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of ...

Matabele ants will tend to the wounds of their nest-mates that have had their legs bitten off by termites. Erik Frank / University of Würzburg When humans get injured, doctors often prescribe ...

Splinters, small embedded shards, cause pain due to abundant skin receptors. Effective removal involves careful techniques, ...

A novel ε-poly-L-lysine-loaded sodium-alginate/gelatin hydrogel (PSG15) has shown exceptional promise in accelerating the healing of infected wounds. This multifunctional injectable hydrogel delivers ...

A wound dressing made from a nanocellulose mesh detects early signs of infection in skin wounds by monitoring pH. A nanocellulose-based wound dressing has been developed by researchers at Linköping ...

A newly engineered wound dressing can read the chemistry of infected wounds and respond in real time, fighting bacteria when infection strikes, then switching gears to promote blood vessel growth, ...

A nanocellulose wound dressing that can reveal early signs of infection without interfering with the healing process has been developed by researchers at Linköping University, Sweden. Their study, ...